Commemorating the Victims of the November Pogroms

Across Germany and Austria, events are being held to remember the tragic November Pogroms of 1938, a dark chapter in history when Jewish businesses and synagogues were destroyed. In Lower Saxony, the state parliament honors the victims with a memorial session featuring Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub. He delivers a poignant warning against rising antisemitism and right-wing extremism. The event is attended by representatives from Jewish communities, students, and police trainees.

In Berlin, memorials include wreath-laying ceremonies, readings, and concerts, while in Rheurdt, the SPD emphasizes the importance of acknowledging past atrocities to prevent similar ideologies from resurfacing. Meanwhile, Jewish students in Austria protest against the participation of a controversial FPÖ politician in a commemoration event.

In Grevenbroich, a gathering on Synagogenplatz organized by local schools and history groups pays tribute to Holocaust survivor Helmut Sachs, opposing xenophobia and exclusion. These commemorations serve as a crucial reminder of the past, urging society to uphold tolerance and reject hatred.