Weimar impressively commemorates the night of the pogrom - a multi-voiced remembrance!

Weimar impressively commemorates the night of the pogrom - a multi-voiced remembrance!

Today, November 10th, 2025, a multi-voiced commemoration of the Nazi pogrom night of November 9th, 1938 will be held in Weimar. Numerous local actors were invited, including the Protestant Church and the German National Theater. The commemoration began in the afternoon with a ceremonial walk to the Stolpersteine, which commemorate the victims of the pogroms. In the evening, Rikola-Gunnar Lüttgenau from the Buchenwald Memorial will speak on Theaterplatz. The Yiddish song “Dos Kelbl,” which symbolizes the cruel transport of people to concentration camps, spreads among the participants. Such remembrance work is of great importance in order to preserve the lessons of history, as Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized in his speech commemorating the events of November 9th, including the proclamation of the Republic in 1918 and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Radiolotte reports about this important event.

November 9th is linked to several significant events in Germany's history. In his speech, Steinmeier emphasized the protection of democracy and the need to take the lessons of the past seriously. The names of 55,696 Jews murdered during the Holocaust were read out in Berlin. The raging anti-Semitism and the threats associated with it are still a sad reality, as Auschwitz survivor Eva Runde made clear. Tagesschau informed about the various commemorative events that took place across the country.

Further events in Weimar

However, there are also other events on the agenda in Weimar. Around 100 clinic clowns meet for the 17th national meeting. Participants from different countries use the opportunity to exchange ideas about their work in clinics and retirement homes and to take part in various courses. Michael Christensen and Laura Fernandez are honored with the “Golden Clown Nose” for their life's work, which underlines the importance of their work for society.

Another topic that affects Weimar citizens is the residents' meeting for the residents of Weimar-West, which will take place today at 6 p.m. in the multi-generational house. There are important topics on the agenda: the living situation, renovation plans and investments in renewable energies for heating and hot water as well as the parking situation are discussed. The results of a survey on stationary traffic in Weimar-West are also presented. Radiolotte reports also about the upcoming topics.

Traffic adjustments and construction measures

In the next few weeks, Milchhofstrasse will be closed to car traffic due to civil engineering work. Residents can drive to the construction site, but there is no bus stop. The diversion takes place via Erfurter or Schwanseestrasse. The access roads to Herderplatz will also be closed from 5 p.m. today due to the St. Martin's celebration, which will certainly influence the planning for the residents.

The current construction work and closures are making it difficult for citizens to find their way around their city. But with a little patience and understanding, the people of Weimar can overcome these challenges and continue to keep the many events and memories of the past alive.