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Commemoration of Kristallnacht: Remembering for the future in Frankfurt
Commemoration of the Reichspogromnacht in Frankfurt (Oder) on November 9, 2025 - Open to everyone to remember the past.
Commemoration of Kristallnacht: Remembering for the future in Frankfurt
On November 9, 2025, a memorial hour will be held in Frankfurt (Oder) at the synagogue memorial stone on the upper fountain square. This event commemorates the Kristallnacht pogrom of 1938, which marked the beginning of the systematic persecution and murder of the Jewish population. At 6 p.m. all citizens are cordially invited to take part in this important occasion.
Désirée Schrade, chairwoman of the CDU city council, will open the commemoration ceremony. The main speaker, Prof. Dr. Gangolf Hübinger, Senior Fellow at the European University Viadrina, will share his knowledge and perspectives on the meaning of this night. The event will be accompanied musically by the Joy of Life Choir and representatives of the Jewish Community of Frankfurt (Oder).
A sign against forgetting
Kristallnacht remains one of the darkest hours in German history, with synagogues set on fire, shops looted and thousands of people mistreated or arrested. This commemoration is intended not only to honor the victims, but also to draw attention to the dangers of hatred, incitement and misinformation. It is a call to actively engage with such tendencies and to promote humanity.
Such commemorations are more than just ceremonies; they are lived memories of the injustices of the past. It is up to us to keep these memories alive and advocate for an open society.
Why remembering is important
In a climate where misinformation and hate speech can easily spread, remembering past injustices is essential. It gives us the opportunity to fight against intolerance and discrimination and to actively advocate for a harmonious society. Events like this are a step in the right direction to show that forgetting is not in our DNA, but that we want and must learn from history.
With today's memorial hour, we not only call for reflection on the past, but also for discussion about the present and future. Let us work together for a world in which hate has no place and in which humanity comes first.