This first image is that of a golem. It is meant to symbolize the actual sacred golem Joe helped to confiscate out of Prague as well as the burden he held. This golem was a symbol of hope to the Jewish people of Prague and was one of their most beloved possessions. This golem symbolizes not only the tremendous amount of responsibility Joe held in keeping safe a sacred artifact of his Jewish people it also represents the responsibility Joe felt he had to get his family safe and bring them to America. Joe felt that his family had given all they had to get him to America and he felt he needed to act as the golem and provide a way to give his family the hope of being safe and join him in America.