IntroductionDuring the Holocaust the Jews lost the meaning of life (Michalczyk 177). They were considered useless and a burden to the Germans (Michalczyk 177). This was continually imprinted on their minds not only mentally but also physically (Michalczyk 177). However, some have managed to defeat these thoughts (Michalczyk 177). They did this by holding on to what Hitler was trying to destroy: their religion (Michalczyk 177). Jews maintained religion and faith in their daily lives during the Holocaust because it gave them purpose and hope to try to survive. BackgroundWhy Jews? The Jews were stuck being blamed for everything in Germany. According to the Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Jewish religion was considered a race during the Holocaust. The museum also states that this is what Hitler imposed on the German people (USHMM). Hitler thought that people's characteristics and personalities determined social composition. He also believed that those characteristics would be passed down to subsequent generations (Hitler). With his rational mind he said that this would make future generations impure. This is one of the reasons why Hitler examined the “Final Solution” and finally put it into full swing (Hitler). In Hitler's book Mein Kampf it is stated that “the discovery of the Jewish virus is one of the greatest revolutions that have occurred in the world. “Quotes like this not only brainwashed the German people, but also the thoughts of some Jews. Some have lost all hope in their religion and have given up. What is Judaism? Judaism is a religion where they believe in one (rich) God. Most are more than loyal to their God and work hard to please him, Rich said. Many follow the 13 Principles of Faith and believe that they were the Laws... middle of paper... that tell the story of the Holocaust."Holocaust Remeberance. hklaw., 2004. Web. 28 Jan 2014. .Hitler, Adolf Hitler. : , 1925. Manzal, Harry. “Faith and the Holocaust.”, 27 January 2014. .Michalczyk, John .Rich, Tracey R. “Judaism 101. Rich, 1995. Web 29 February 2014. The Holocaust Chronicle.” , 2009. Web January 29, 2014. United States Holocaust Museum, “Spiritual Resistance in the Ghettos.” United States Holocaust Museum, January 26 2013 2014. .