Obj. ID: 53629
  Memorials  Holocaust Memorial in Beth Meyer Synagogue in Ralegh, NC, USA, 1977

To the main object: Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh, NC, USA

Name of Monument
no official name

What/Who is commemorated
Jewish victims of the Holocaust

Description
The memorial is located at the end of the large entrance foyer of the synagogue, set in a wood-paneled square niche next to the sanctuary entrance. The memorial consists of two parts. A centrally placed metal Magen David – made of two overlapping sheets of gilded metal dominates the niche. The star is made to appear battered, torn, and scarred. A red light is set behind the star so that it glows, as if on fire. This plays with the traditional form of the Ner Tamid (Eternal light).

Inscribed across the center of the star in Hebrew letters that appear burnt into the metal is the word “Zachor” (Remember). Beneath the star in large stylized Hebrew letters is a passage from Jeremiah 50:46, and below that in the English translation.

Inscriptions
On star:

זכור

Below star, Jeremaiah 50:46 in Hebrew and English:

“וזעקה בגוים נשמע”

“AND THE CRY IS HEARD AMONG THE NATIONS”

 JEREMIAH 50: 46

Commissioned by
Donated in memory of Sadie and William Pizer by their children.