Commemoration Event for the Reich Pogrom Night: Remembering Together in Bielefeld
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Remembering Together, Preserving Responsibility
On November 9, 2026, Bielefeld invites you to a dignified commemoration event in memory of the Reich Pogrom Night. The focus is on remembering the Jewish people who were persecuted, abused, and murdered during the November pogroms of 1938, as well as making a united stand against anti-Semitism and forgetting.
Commemoration at the Site of the Former Synagogue
The event will begin at the site of the former synagogue at Turnerstraße 5. This location connects the local history with the memory of the destruction of Jewish life in Bielefeld and creates space for silence, reflection, and collective remembrance.
Culture of Remembrance as a Community Task
The city of Bielefeld organizes the annual event together with Bielefeld schools, the Jewish community, the Protestant and Catholic churches, the Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation, and the German-Israeli Society. The involvement of various institutions underscores the importance of a vibrant culture of remembrance and interreligious dialogue.
Continuation at the New Town Hall
Afterwards, the commemoration event will continue in the large hall of the New Town Hall. There, collective remembrance will have a protected space for speeches, contributions, and engagement with the history of the November pogroms.
A Faith Experience of Responsibility
Commemoration here means more than looking back. It is a religious and social experience that respects the dignity of every person, protects Jewish life, and assumes responsibility for peaceful coexistence. The spiritual atmosphere of remembrance arises from calmness, compassion, and the awareness of shared responsibility.
The event is a sign of solidarity with the Jewish community and all people who are committed to democracy, human rights, and a respectful coexistence.
Conclusion
Visitors can expect a dignified hour of commemoration at a historic site of remembrance, followed by a continuation at the New Town Hall. Those who wish to pause together, visibly honor Jewish life, and send a clear signal against anti-Semitism will experience in Bielefeld an important form of lived culture of remembrance.
