More than 80 years ago, Jews living in Riga, Latvia, were rounded up and marched into the forest. Then, German troops forced them into pits and shot them. The Rumbula Massacre is one of the darkest moments in Jewish history. The World’s Daniel Ofman attended a remembrance in Riga.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help. Make a gift today to help us raise $25,000 by the end of the month and keep The World going strong. Every gift will be matched 2:1!