Dancyger secures independent dwellings for himself
New Square in Stuttgart Honours Holocaust Survivor
In a poignant ceremony, Shmuel Dancyger Square was inaugurated in Stuttgart, Germany. The square, nestled between Reinsburgstraße and Rotenwaldstraße, serves as a symbol of justice and protection for Jewish life, addressing past injustices and offering a reminder of the resilience of the Jewish community.
The event was attended by Fabian Mayer, the Mayor of Stuttgart, Muhterem Aras, the President of the State Parliament, and Michael Kashi, representing the Israelite Religious Community of Württemberg.
Shmuel Dancyger, the namesake of the square, was an Auschwitz survivor who had recently reunited with his wife Regina and his two children in Stuttgart. Tragically, Shmuel was shot dead during a raid on March 29, 1946, in Stuttgart-West. His family, too, had survived the horrors of Auschwitz.
The raid was a distressing chapter of Jewish history in Stuttgart. Hundreds of Polish-Jewish Holocaust survivors had taken refuge in the former Reinsburg and Klugestraße as Displaced Persons (DPs). Despite living under American protection in confiscated apartments from 1945 until mid-1949, they faced frequent local rejection, building a diverse everyday life amidst adversity.
The raid resulted in the death of Shmuel Dancyger and injuries to three others. Regrettably, no one was held accountable for the deaths during the raid.
The inauguration of Shmuel Dancyger Square serves as a powerful reminder of the past and a testament to the strength and resilience of the Jewish community. Shmuel Dancyger was born in Polish Radom, and his life, though cut short, stands as a beacon of hope and a symbol of the indomitable spirit of those who survived the Holocaust.
As we remember Shmuel Dancyger, let us also remember the hundreds of Polish-Jewish Holocaust survivors who found refuge in Stuttgart-West and rebuilt their lives amidst adversity. Their story serves as a reminder of the importance of justice, protection, and remembrance in the face of past injustices.
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