Question

Which of the following statements best explains why the men did not say the Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead, for Akiba Drumer?

A. The men did not like Akiba Drumer, so they collectively choose not to honor his wish of saying the Kaddish for him.

B. The men did not really know if Akiba Drumer was dead or not, so they did not know whether or not to say the Kaddish.

C. The men were too focused on trying to survive to remember to say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer.

D. The men were angry with Akiba Drumer because he gave up hope so close to being liberated by the Russian Army.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is C. The men were too focused on trying to survive to remember to say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Kaddish is a Jewish prayer that is traditionally recited in memory of the dead. It is an important part of Jewish funeral customs and is often recited by the deceased person's loved ones as a way of honoring their memory and offering comfort to the grieving family. In this context, it seems that the men did not say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer because they were too focused on trying to survive. They were prisoners in a concentration camp during World War II, and their primary concern was staying alive in the face of extreme hardship and deprivation. It is possible that they simply forgot to say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer due to the demands of their situation.