At the end of the movie everyone that survided the camps put rocks on Schindlers tombstone. What is that about?
2006-12-29 14:36:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Unlike people from other religions, Jews do not typically place flowers at gravesites. Instead, they often place stones on the grave or tombstone. The origin of the custom is uncertain, though it may relate to ancient times when a pile of stones was used as a marker. The most common explanation is that placing stones is a symbolic act that indicates someone has come to visit and the deceased has not been forgotten.
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2006-12-29 14:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to the Ethics professer that made us watch the movie in class it has something to do with ancient Jewish burial rites. Way back when the Jews buried their upper class deceased in tombs instead of graves. Those in town that knew and loved the person would place rocks in front of the tomb to seal it as a show of respect. The Jews that survived because of Oskar Schindler obviously loved and respected him and thus placed stones on his tomb as a sign of that respect.
2006-12-29 14:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Erica B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joshua is correct (having not cited, but quoted directly from http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/graves.html)
Further info: It may date back to prehistoric times when our ancestors protected graves from being disturbed by animals or farmers by covering them with rocks. Although there is no halakhic (legal) basic for this practice, nor any requirement whatever to uphold it, many experience it as a meaningful expression of continuing love and concern.
2006-12-29 14:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my mother told me she got a note from a relative who went to my grandfather's grave, and told her that he had put a stone on his grave. It is a simple message that does not require a trip to the florist. Anyone can put a stone on someone's grave in an expression of love and respect, and remembering.
2006-12-29 14:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by stellarkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the people Schindler saved and their descendents are remembering him
2006-12-29 14:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by reikjavyk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a jewish tradition,when you visit a jewish tombstone to show you were there
2006-12-29 15:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flowers die out, so they want it to last forever
2006-12-29 14:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by Carlos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋