Roots Journeys

The Great Synagogue in Riga was burned on July 4, 1941, with trapped Jews inside, killed by Nazis and collaborators. 

Path leading to Rumbula Forest memorial for Holocaust victims. 

At the Rumbula memorial, honoring Holocaust victims near Riga.

Stone placed at Rumbula in memory of Shlomo Getz.

Left by visitors near the Rumbula memorial honoring murdered children.

At the Jewish cemetery in Liepaja, remembering Holocaust victims.

Shkede Beach Massacre Site near Liepaja, Latvia, where thousands of Jews were executed during the Holocaust and memorialized today.

Aviva beside wall listing names of Holocaust victims in Liepaja.

At Liepaja Jewish Cemetery memorial wall, Latvia, remembering Holocaust victims with engraved plaques and commemorative symbols from 1941–19

Memorial on site of former Liepaja synagogue, honoring Holocaust victims.

With Ilana in Liepaja, honoring Jewish heritage and memories.

Aviva and Ilana in Liepaja, Latvia, connecting with Jewish heritage and honoring the city’s tragic Holocaust history.

At the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust Museum, remembering Jewish history.

Signing the guestbook at the Riga Holocaust Museum memorial.

At the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust Museum, remembering Jewish history. 

Aviva, Vered, and Valentina in the center of Sabate, Latvia, exploring their Jewish heritage and family roots.

At the entrance to the restored Jewish cemetery in Liepaja, honoring victims.

At the Jewish cemetery in Liepaja, remembering Holocaust victims.

By a mass grave memorial in Liepaja, honoring Holocaust victims.

With Menachem at the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust Museum.