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15-year-old Mitchell Brown’s Holocaust poem
Introduction: We received a call from subscriber Joe Brown in Toronto, who was very proud of his 15-year-old grandson Mitchell, for having composed a Holocaust-themed poem. Joe sent us the poem and, although I said to him that I wasn’t sure we had enough space to print it in its entirety in the newspaper, I assured Joe we would post it to our website.
But, I told Joe I wanted to know more about Mitchell, so he contacted Mitchell and asked him to get in touch with me.
When I spoke with Mitchell, I asked him to describe how he had come to write his poem. What follows is the explanation Mitchell sent us.
“My name is Mitchell Brown and I’ve always had a passion for writing. Through my schooling, my teachers have encouraged me to begin to share my writing with other readers and use my words to spread meaning. So, I decided to take a plain old school assignment in history class and share powerful emotions and words on a very serious and difficult topic. The result was my Holocaust poem titled “A Mothers Nightmare in Auschwitz Death Camp.” I decided to make this poem a reflective piece to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. I feel so disappointed when peers my age have little knowledge of the tragedies of the Holocaust, and I feel that it is the job of the youth to have a voice and spread awareness on important topics such as the Holocaust. I’ve learned throughout my writing the most powerful tool to spread messages and share emotions is through words. My poem follows a mother and her two children as they enter Auschwitz death camp, a common narrative that too many innocent Jewish families underwent. The poem captures the emotions and thoughts that this family experienced.”
“A Mother’s Nightmare in Auschwitz Death Camp”
By Mitchell Brown
Hilda felt confusion
Where are we she wondered
Why are we here she pondered
She and her two boys exited the cattle car
Why are we being grouped up
A menacing building appeared in front of Hilda
A large factory she thought as big as a city
A huge city
With the words Arbeit Macht frei
She knows that means work sets you free
Am I working
Why do I need to be set free
She asked questions
She thought the worse
Her heart was pounding
The ground she stood on felt rock hard like stone
Scared and numb she felt
Cold and anxious
Screams so loud
It looked like a place from a nightmare
What they are creating in this factory
Smog coming from the building
Deep earthy stench pumping out of the building ahead of her
Clouds of burnt smog
Hilda had never smelt this type of smog before
It confused her and her children
Large hoards of people were being pushed
Separated like cattle at a farm
Nazi soldiers yelling with authority
Humans everywhere
She felt like an animal
What is this smog why is it so cloudy
The smog smelt as burned as a campfire
Why does it smell like that
Hilda’s young boys hated the stench
It must be smog from a factory my children
We are here to help out at this factory
Hilda repeated to her children
Natural intuition
Something isn’t right here
Why are my children here
Tattoos
Scary strong Nazi men
Giving tattoos
Numbers
Are we humans
Why am I number
Why are my children a different number than me
I want them to know my name
Not a number
I feel so scared
I want to be a human
Is this a factory
What are they making
Are they burning something
Why am I labeled with a number
93102
What does this mean
If so what
What are they burning
Getting nervous and her heart is thudding
Calm down Hilda
Take a deep breath
You will be back home soon
In your warm comfortable safe town soon
Come now boys don’t be scared
Hilda calmed her children
With her soft Mothers voice
You will be safe in my arms
Soldiers were separating family taking kids away from parents
Like robots systematically dismantling families with no remorse
Like water and oil
Children and parents apart far apart
The boys are gone
Where did they go
A soldier took all the children
Where are my children
Her throat was pulsing
Hilda cried
Hilda was grabbed by a soldier
She shouted to the soldier
Where are my children
No response
Hilda never seen her two children ever again
Four weeks later
Skinny and weak
Hungry and scared
Dirty and sore
Soldiers are moving us like farm animals
Hordes of crowds
Numbers all have numbers
All in pajamas
Nazis said we are going to bathe
Hilda needed it she was weak and dirty
A crowd of 700 people were shoved into a dark cold room with no windows or light
Shower time shouted a German soldier
All naked
She and 700 other frail and malnourished numbered people were here
Door locked
No escape she thought
All had numbers on their wrist
Why are we numbers
A shower with numbers
Strange and unknown
Scratch marks on the walls of this shower room
Hilda was crammed
Where is the water for this shower
Why are we all naked and packed like sardines
I’m scared
Help me god please
Crammed into this dark cold terrifying room
She felt numb and fearful
Desensitized and anesthetized
All she could think about was her children she had not seen them for 4 weeks
Their gentle smile
Where are they
She questioned
Where did they take the children
I love them
I want sympathy
Relief and reassurance
Her last thought in her mind was her two beautiful children
There short brown hair and green eyes
Their tender and humane skin
They’re comforting and cheerful voices
I can’t escape this
Thud
A mechanism clicked and vents above opened
People were screaming in terror
Scratching on the walls for freedom like nails on a chalkboard
I want to be a human again
This isn’t a shower
Good night my dearest children she thought
I’ll see you guys soon
I love you
Auschwitz Death Camp is responsible for 1.1 million deaths out of the 11 million victims of the Holocaust.
We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust.
We vow never again.
Good night my dearest children she thought
I’ll see you guys soon
I love you
Auschwitz Death Camp is responsible for 1.1 million deaths out of the 11 million victims of the Holocaust.
We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust.
We vow never again.
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The Popularity of Simpler Slot Games in 2026: Review From Casino Online CrazyTower Experts
Online casinos now fill their libraries with numerous video slots that have dozens of functions, long bonus rounds, complex mechanics, and so on. Interestingly, despite this huge range of modern options, many Canadian visitors at sites like Casino Online CrazyTower here https://crazytower.com/ca/ no longer want complicated gameplay that requires constant attention and long explanations.
Simpler slots now attract a wider audience because they save time and create faster sessions. So, let’s figure out why this change happened and reasons for the popularity of simpler machines.
Why Many Players Are Returning to Basic Gameplay
Modern websites like Casino Online CrazyTower pushed complex video slots for years, but many people now prefer classic formats again. Simple gameplay has fewer interruptions and is simpler in terms of budgeting, which is important when you gamble for fun.
These are a few potential reasons explain why simpler slots became popular again in 2026:
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Classic gameplay also suits mobile devices better because shorter rounds work well on smaller screens. Plus, many visitors now prefer games that start instantly and explain their mechanics within seconds.
Features That Make Simpler Slots Appealing
Simple machines at Casino Online CrazyTower and similar websites continue to attract attention because they have a high gameplay speed. Many classic titles also replicate older casino machines that people already know from physical casinos.
However, these aren’t the only factors that attract gamblers. So, check out this list:
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Modern video slots often contain too many mechanics in a single game. Developers now combine expanding reels, random modifiers, mission systems, tournaments, and multiple bonus levels in one title. Many visitors lose interest because gameplay turns repetitive and overloaded with constant interruptions.
Compare this to a session when you get results immediately and aren’t interrupted. These still have free spins and even mini risk games, but not as loaded as innovative titles.
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Simple slots usually create better replay value because people understand the mechanics immediately. Common and standard gameplay doesn’t cause frustration and allows faster decisions during casino sessions.
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Football: Which team from Israel could we see in the European Cup next year?
With Europe’s club competitions heading into another summer of drama, Israeli football is on the table. The domestic season is done, trophies picked up and now a new batch of clubs can now try their luck against continental competition.
What are the prospects of these teams in Europe next year and who are they? It all starts with Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s title, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s cup win and the competition of the best Israel football teams against each other, as fans look to Champions League on Wincomparator to see what teams are in contention.
How Israel’s clubs qualify for Europe: The 2026-2027 spots
Qualification to join the European elite hinges on the 2025-26 Israeli Premier League table and the Israel State Cup. Israel will have one Champions League spot, one Europa League spot, and two Europa Conference League spots in 2026-27.
That means the league winner gets into the Champions League, the State Cup winner goes on to Europa League qualifying. The next eligible league’s finishers take the Conference League slots. It’s a good model as it provides a tangible reward for consistency at home, while at the same time demonstrating the importance of each playoff game. A top three finish can help a club’s summer, bring in better players and provide fans with a European tour before the next season’s start.
The Champion’s quest: Israel’s hope for the Champions League
Meet the 2025-26 Premier League winner: Hapoel Be’er Sheva
Hapoel Be’er Sheva have qualified for Israel’s Champions League after their Israeli Premier League title win with 79 points scored in 36 games. Ran Kozuch’s side closed the gap on the three-point lead but also showed significant strength in the attacking phase to secure a win in a crucial championship round with Beitar Jerusalem.
Their challenge also comes as their reward. Hapoel Be’er Sheva are only expected to begin in the second round of the Champions League, not the league round. To get to the main competition they need to pass through the first round of the other national champions in two-legged ties, and their seeding, fitness and sharpness in early-season competition could be a game breaker.
While the club has experience in Europe and a rabid Turner Stadium following, the path is tough. It takes one bad outing to wipe out a year’s worth of work. However, as long as the bedrock remains the same and they are able to put some depth into the team, the champions have the balance to fight.
Battling in the Conference League: Israel’s other European contenders
The State Cup winner and league runners-up
Maccabi Tel Aviv go to Europe after the Israel State Cup final 2-1 win against Hapoel Be’er Sheva at Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem. That win denied Be’er Sheva a home double, and also meant that Maccabi got into the Europa League qualifying, where they were put in the second qualifying round thanks to access-list rebalancing.
The Conference League qualifiers are Beitar Jerusalem who finished second in the league with 76 points, and Hapoel Tel Aviv who finished fourth with 60 points. The importance of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s cup victory lies in the fact that it unlocked the rest of the way in the league. Beitar’s season was particularly impressive as they scored 78 goals and lost just four matches. On the other hand, Hapoel Tel Aviv managed to remain above Maccabi Haifa in the final table standing, earning them a well-deserved European berth.
The Europa Conference League is no consolation prize for these clubs. It’s a realistic platform. Although there are still a few hurdles to navigate, Israeli sides consider this competition to be the most realistic one for European football in the autumn.
A look at past successes and future hopes
This group has reason for belief, based on recent history. Israeli teams can make significant nights in Europe, and Maccabi Haifa did just that, when they made it into the Champions League group stage in 2022-23, and then impressively took out Juventus 2-0 in Haifa.
There is significant monetary and sporting worth in qualification. A UEFA cup can make a difference to a club, as can better attendance, TV coverage and recruitment opportunities. The early storylines will be the draw for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Champions League, as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa league and the two Conference League routes — Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv. They all have tricky paths to follow, but all four provide Israeli football with a realistic European presence next summer.
