Commemorative Ceremony for the Pogrom Night 1938 at the New Synagogue Mainz
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Remembering Together: Commemorative Ceremony for the Pogrom Night 1938 in Mainz
On November 9, 2026, the New Synagogue Mainz invites you to a commemorative ceremony on the occasion of the anniversary of the Pogrom Night 1938. The event remembers the Jewish victims of Nazi persecution and the destruction of the old Mainz main synagogue on Hindenburgstraße.
An Evening of Remembrance and Responsibility
At the center are the life stories of people who were deprived of their rights, persecuted, and murdered during the November pogroms. The memorial event creates a dignified space for remembrance, collective reflection, and engagement with the history of the Jewish community in Mainz.
With Mayor Nino Haase and Anna Kischner
Included among the contributors are Mainz Mayor Nino Haase and Anna Kischner, Chair of the Jewish Community Mainz. Their contributions place the historical events into context and connect the remembrance of the victims with the responsibilities of the present.
Commemorating at the New Synagogue Mainz
The New Synagogue at Synagogue Square provides the appropriate venue for this commemorative ceremony. The event experience is characterized by a quiet, focused atmosphere and the significance of a place that makes Jewish life in Mainz visible. The ceremony takes place as part of the SchUM Cultural Days.
Free Admission
Attendance at the commemorative ceremony is free of charge. It begins on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 16:00. Visitors can expect a public memorial event with speeches and a dignified remembrance of the victims of the November pogroms.
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The commemorative ceremony at the New Synagogue Mainz connects historical remembrance, Jewish life, and social responsibility. Those who wish to remember the victims of the Pogrom Night and make a stand against anti-Semitism will find here an important place of shared remembrance.
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