The Holocaust had scarred the Jewish people to the point where world war II could not be mentioned among Jewish families. The Holocaust is one of the ways God has shown us that the Jewish people are Protected by him. If we take a look at history, no ancient civilization has survived this long. Israel is still here today. The Holocaust was one of the most terrible persecutions The Jewish people have encountered. one of the reasons why world war II was so significant is because of the holocaust. Not only did it effect the Jews, it effected everyone in Europe, especially the Germans. imagine the shame on the German people years after it happened. Even though Germans today took no part and are truly against what happened, it is still very sorrowful to think about. This event truly sorrowful for everyone. My deepest respect for all holocaust survivors.