Silence's Whispered Echo
In remembrance of a dark chapter in history, Düsseldorf gathered to honour the victims of the November Pogrom, a series of attacks against Jews orchestrated by the Nazis 82 years ago on November 9, 1938. The ceremony took place at the site of a synagogue on Kasernenstraße, which was burned down during the Pogrom.
Representatives from the city, state, churches, and Jewish community attended the solemn event. The gathering served as a reminder of the importance of remembrance and education about the Pogrom. Max Mannheimer, a Holocaust survivor who passed away in 2016, was remembered for his maxim: "You are not responsible for what happened. But it is your responsibility to ensure that it never happens again."
The ceremony aimed to reaffirm commitments to preventing such atrocities from happening again. It was an opportunity for the community to come together and honour the victims of the Pogrom, and to renew their commitment to promoting peace and tolerance.
At least 13 people were murdered or drove to suicide in Düsseldorf during the Pogrom. The synagogue on Kasernenstraße, which was burned down during the Pogrom, remains a symbol of the devastation caused by the event. There is an echo of the past in the silence at the site of the burned synagogue.
Cities like Düsseldorf often engage in various educational, commemorative, and preventive activities to combat antisemitism and foster awareness. These efforts may include Holocaust remembrance ceremonies, partnerships with Jewish communities and anti-racism organizations, programs in schools emphasizing tolerance, and the installation of Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) commemorating victims of Nazi persecution.
For precise information on current initiatives in Düsseldorf related to Max Mannheimer’s maxim, it is recommended to consult local government websites, Jewish community centers, or dedicated remembrance institutions.
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