Obj. ID: 56181
  Memorials  Memorial to Zaklików victims of the Holocaust in the Southern Tel Aviv (Holon) Cemetery, Israel

To the main object: Southeastern Alley of Holocaust Memorials in the Southern Tel Aviv (Holon), Israel

Memorial Name:

No official name.

Who is Commemorated?

The Jews of Zaklików, Poland, who perished in the Holocaust.

Description:

The monument is located in the Southeastern Alley of the cemetery, along with dozens of other Holocaust memorials built by Landsmannschaft organizations, survivors, and relatives. The monument consists of a tall, light-colored stone slab with a black stone plaque affixed to it. At the top of the slab, a metal Star of David relief is attached. The black plaque features an image of two burning candles. The monument stands on a stone base, which also holds a small, flat stone plaque. It is surrounded by four short stone pillars connected by metal chains. The monument bears Hebrew inscriptions honoring the community's memory. The community name is emphasized through the use of a larger font size. The inscriptions indicate that the monument contains the ashes of the Jews who perished in the Holocaust.

Inscription:

On the slab, in Hebrew:

לזכר קדושי קהילת
זקליקוב

שהושמדו בידי הנאצים ועוזריהם בשנות השואה
תש"א-תש"ג 5701–5703 [1941–1943]
הי"ד

Translation:

In memory of the martyrs of the Jewish community of Zaklików/who were exterminated by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Holocaust/5701–5703 1941–1943/May God avenge their blood.

On the small stone plaque, in Hebrew:

פה נטמן אפר קדשנו
יום הזכרון ז' חשון

Translation:

Here lie our sacred ashes/
Memorial Day: 7 Cheshvan.

On the front of the base, in Hebrew:

האנדרטה הוקמה בעזרתו
הנדיבה של לייבל ויינגרטן

Translation:

The monument was erected with the generous support of
Leibel Weingarten.

Commissioned by:

Association of Jews from Zaklików, Poland (Landsmannschaft, Irgun Yotsei ha-makom).