The exhibit showcasing Jewish history at Tiergarten Town Hall's display case took a hit over the weekend. Sadly, the case was damaged, and an attempt to set it ablaze was made. The district office is currently assessing the extent of the damage. The incident was reported by a bystander to the police who discovered the broken display case and the vandalized exhibition on the Jewish history of Moabit hospital.
The police confirmed the window of the display case was shattered with stones and the casing nearly caught fire. The case now undergoes investigation by the state criminal investigation department as a potential act of property damage with a political undertone.
The association, "They Were Neighbors," was in charge of the exhibition since November's start and planned on keeping it up until the end of December. Upon learning about the damage, district mayor Stefanie Remlinger (Greens) met with the association representatives to discuss their plans moving forward.
To avoid forgetting this bitter reminder of anti-Semitic violence, the district office and association agreed to keep the damaged case intact for a while. However, another exhibition will replace it soon. "It breaks my heart and infuriates me at the same time," Remlinger expressed her emotions to the media.
In recent weeks, Tiergarten Town Hall has faced several suspected anti-Semitic incidents. For instance, Israeli flags were taken down, and a flagpole was harmed. The town hall remains under heightened security as the authorities continue to investigate.
As of now, there aren't any reported updates on the criminal investigation or the planned renewal of the damaged exhibit. So, we wait and hope for better days.
