This violin is part of the Violins of Hope collection. While little is known about its specific maker, owner, or journey, the instrument itself bears witness to the history it has survived.
The Violins of Hope collection was founded by Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein (1939–2024), who devoted his life to restoring instruments that had belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Many were broken, neglected, or scarred by war, yet carefully brought back to life in his workshop. Today, his son Avshalom Weinstein continues this sacred mission, preserving the instruments and bringing their voices to audiences worldwide. The collection now includes violins, violas, and cellos recovered from across Europe, each carrying a story of music, memory, and survival.
Not every instrument’s full history is known, but each violin is a witness to Jewish life and culture. They represent musical traditions that the Holocaust sought to silence, yet could not destroy.
Together, the Violins of Hope share one message:
Remember me. Remember us. Celebrate life for those who perished, for those who survived, and for all people.
