Holocaust Memorial - Rygrod, Poland

A memorial erected in memory of the Jewish community of the city of Rygród in eastern Poland.

Monuments are monumental pieces of art that contribute to preserving and transmitting history and perpetuating people and events. The purpose of their design and appearance is to produce an exciting memory experience. The memorial in Brygórz, in eastern Poland, was established to preserve and remember the Jewish community that sank in the storm of World War II. Monuments are a meeting place for the memory of war dead and Holocaust survivors, and are a symbol of change and hope. The sculpture is made of authentic materials and as a move in tight terrain. The place is an area of ​​battles and an ancient Jewish settlement, and the monument stands as a sacred place that recalls the way a Jewish community in eastern Poland behaved over the years. A memorial creates a strong connection with the past and supports transparency that will never be forgotten. It preserves the memory of the deceased, embraces the proclamation of the Holocaust and the war, and gives the place and the community the meaning and pride that their diverse historical and cultural contributions bring to life.

Chen Winkler, sculptor, painter, photographer, writer, creator and inventor. Ninth generation in Israel, Colonel (res.), Zionist. His works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Israel and abroad and are installed in museums, public parks and buildings, as well as dozens of monuments and environmental sculptures. Chen's professional knowledge was acquired over the years. Chen grew up working and creating in the marble factory that has been owned by his family for three generations. His own sculptures express the technical sense and the use of advanced working methods and technologies in a variety of raw materials: stones, iron, glass and more.

Winkler Marble Ltd. is a long-standing company that performs professional quality work in marble, stone, granite and other materials.

The company specializes in the construction and erection of special tombstones , impressive monuments , original sculptures , and all works of art in stone and marble. The company also provides maintenance and renovation services for cemeteries.

The factory was established in 1934 by the late Baruch Winkler, and was the first marble factory in the Sharon region.

Today, the company is owned by the third generation of the Winkler family and is managed by Chen Winkler - who ensures professional execution and high levels of finish.

The factory has been ISO 9001/2000 certified for over 15 years and is equipped with advanced technology and a CNC stone engraving machine. The factory performs stone and memorial work for the Ministry of Defense throughout the country.