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Not just another "Sale" by Eran Abramson
It is a day of sadness, a time of mourning, an era which we cannot forget. Holocaust day returns the pain to our heart all over again each and every year. It reminds us that it is never really as difficult as we make it, and that we are not allowed to complain for our small daily problems.
Many non-Jews do not understand the deep commitment we have to the memory of the inhumane acts and events that previous generations have had to endure. They are appalled at the scenes that are presented on television at each moment of this particular day. Of course they cannot understand this, for them it is just another day off.
When I lived in the United States, I could never comprehend the idea that a depressing day became a day to look forward to. During Memorial Day, or Veteran's Day for example, the entire country is out shopping or firing up their barbeques. Instead of it being a sad day of reflection for of all the blood and death that the country endured, it becomes a day of search for 'the lowest prices'. If you wanted to buy a new car, the best time to do it is on the day that many soldiers have died for the country. Do you want to finally get that Big-Screen TV? There is a sale going on right now with five-hundred dollars discount plus no interest for two years. The perfect gift, so you could watch "Platoon" or "Saving Private Ryan" and see the reality of it magnified. This attitude has no logic.
This is a part that makes Israel the country it is. People might drive on the Sabbath or eat non-kosher on Passover, but they won't forget the past that has affected so deeply. They will stay true to the memory of the pain and suffering that the Jews have been through. At the same time, we are not allowed to forget this tragedy. The generation that has been through the horror is unfortunately moving on. This inevitably means that we need to make sure the world will know and understand that such a catastrophe occurred.