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Commemorative event for the night of the pogrom: remembering and admonishing in Bad Bergzabern
Commemorative event in Landau commemorates the pogrom night of 1938, addresses current anti-Semitism and strengthens intercultural dialogue.
Commemorative event for the night of the pogrom: remembering and admonishing in Bad Bergzabern
On November 9, 2025, a pogrom night commemoration event was held in Bad Bergzabern, remembering the terrible events of 1938. Around 80 people gathered to not only commemorate the victims of the violence at the time, but also to discuss the increasing strength of right-wing sentiments in today's world. This event has been organized by the SPD local association for many years and was particularly impressive this year because David Rosenberg, the chairman of the Jewish student association Hinenu, appeared as a speaker for the first time.
Rosenberg brought a worrying message: current anti-Semitism and hatred of minorities are noticeably present. His description of conversations with friends in Israel who asked him why he was staying in Germany was particularly impressive. These questions highlight the ongoing uncertainty and concerns that many people who have a connection to the Jewish community in Germany have.
Memories of the past
The speeches of those present were characterized by a common concern: the memory of the atrocities of 1938. Pastor Stefan Häußler remembered Edith Stein, a Jew who was murdered in Auschwitz in 1942. District councilor Werner Schreiner also spoke of the deportations of the last three Jews from Bad Bergzabern to Gurs. In this historical review, the question was how it could have come to this and what responsibility we bear today.
Dean Dietmar Zoller noted that at the beginning of the escalation of violence, the Jews relied on the goodwill of their neighbors. Mayor Katrin Flory (SPD) took the floor and pointed out that the diversity of people is a strength of our society. City Mayor Hermann Augspurger (FWG), on the other hand, expressed doubts as to whether the vowed “never again” will actually last.
Current references to anti-Semitism
The memorial event was not only a review, but also a warning signal. In today's world, when xenophobic hate speech and anti-Semitic prejudices are again widespread, the question arises as to how actively each individual can combat such tendencies. The discussions and attentive listeners in Bad Bergzabern show that there is a strong will to continue remembering and learning from history.
In conclusion, such events are invaluable, not only to commemorate the past, but also to better understand and grow from the present. It is up to all of us to take up the lessons of history and ensure that the repetitive atrocities of the past are not repeated.
For more information about the memorial event, please visit [rheinpfalz.de](https://www.rheinpfalz.de/lokal/landau_artikel,-gedenk Veranstaltung-zur-pogromnacht-erschreide-aktuelle-bez%C3%BCge-_arid,5830644.html).
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