Wachenheimer Association receives the Federal Prize for Committed History Protection

Wachenheimer Association receives the Federal Prize for Committed History Protection

In the nationwide competition "Active for Democracy and Tolerance", the association "Against the Forgetting" from Wachenheim was honored with an award and prize money of 6000 euros. This prize underlines the excellent voluntary work of the association, which actively deals with the preservation of Jewish history and culture. According to a message from the association, his activities focus on the restoration of the mourning hall in the Jewish association cemetery in Wachenheim as well as the care of Jewish cemeteries in Wachenheim and Deidesheim in cooperation with the IGS. The chairman Andreas Repp evaluated the recognition as a confirmation of her work and emphasized the motivation to continue to work for the cultural heritage of the Jewish communities, reported Rheinpfalz .

This honor also comes in a context in which the Bad Dürkheim district increases its commitment to cultural issues. In particular, it is emphasized how important it is to keep the Jewish roots and the associated heritage of the region alive. According to the information from Pfalz-Express such initiatives play an important role in promoting awareness of the diversity of our society. Such awards reveal the essential work of non -profit organizations that work for history and culture.