Memorial in Munich: Together against terror and for memory!
Memorial in Munich: Together against terror and for memory!
On Monday, October 7, 2024, there will be an important memorial event at 6 p.m. in the main synagogue "Ohel Jakob" of the Israelite cultural community in Munich and Upper Bavaria at St.-Jakobs-Platz 15. This community act is held in memory of the anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel and attracts several top -class personalities.
The event is made by Dr. H.C. mult. Charlotte Knobloch, the President of the Israelite Culture Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, opened. In addition, prominent speakers such as Mayor Dieter Reiter, Landtag President Ilse Aigner and Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder participated in the commemoration. Talya Lador-Fresher, the Consul General of the State of Israel for southern Germany, will also speak, like Dr. James Miller, Consul General of the United States of America.
special speakers and their meaning
Another highlight are the contributions of Archbishop Reinhard Cardinal Marx and Bishop Christian Kopp, who will speak for the Christian communities. Your participation in this important event underlines interreligious solidarity in times of terror and uncertainty. Dr. Ludwig Spaenle, the State Government Commissioner for Jewish Life and Anti -Semitism, is also present and will remember a word and speak of respect for the Jewish community.
An emotional element is delivered by Arye Sharuz Shalicar, a former spokesman for the Israeli forces, which is switched on via video. In addition, Dafna Gerstner, a survivor of the attack from Kibbutz Be'eri, will tell her moving story and report first -hand about the shocking events.
Media representatives are invited to accredit themselves for the event. Interested parties must send an email to press@ikg-m.de at 2:00 p.m. at the latest on Wednesday, October 2, at 2 p.m.
This memorial event is not only a memory of past suffering, but also a sign of hope and steadfastness of the community. In the ongoing examination of anti -Semitism and violence, such a gathering is of crucial importance.