The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) in commemoration of Kristallnacht, has relaunched its Holocaust survivor-led,...
On November 9, 1938, a two-day pogrom began during which the Nazis burned more than 1,400 synagogues and Jewish institutions in Germany and Austria on ‘Kristallnacht’ (The Night of Broken Glass), a critical moment in the chain of events that led to the Holocaust.
This year’s Kristallnacht commemoration concert on 10 November brought us more of the annual event’s distinctive quality – works associated with the Holocaust performed by leading New Zealand musicians.
Aboriginal activist William Cooper’s 89-year-old grandson Uncle Boydie has presented a copy of William Cooper’s letter to the German Ambassador to Jewish Communities, Dr Felix Klein at the Australian Embassy in Berlin.
The resurgence of anti Jewish manifestations thinly disguised as anti Israel protests and the anniversary of Kristallnacht should remind us of the lessons which still need to be learnt...writes Michael Kuttner.
Visitors to Wellington NZ around this coming 9 November can take in a Kristallnacht commemoration concert of special music related to that violent and tragic event.
The Sydney community has commemorated Kristallnacht the 'Night of the Broken Glass', remembering the violence Nazis inflicted on Jewish people, their homes and synagogues, businesses and schools.
The anniversary of Kristallnacht occurs on 9 November every year and is commemorated by Jewish communities all over the world...writes Michael Kuttner.
The Jewish Holocaust Centre (JHC) and Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) have co-hosted a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
