Memory for the first anniversary: Tempelhof-Schöneberg shows solidarity with Israel

Memory for the first anniversary: Tempelhof-Schöneberg shows solidarity with Israel

On October 7, 2024, the anti -Semitic massacre in Israel, which shook the international community. On this memorable day, the district office Tempelhof-Schöneberg thought of the victims and thus also set a sign of solidarity. The deputy district mayor Matthias Steuckardt summarized how important it is to get together on such occasions and to offer the victims a space of commemoration.

This silent commemoration took place in front of the Schöneberg town hall. The people present also included Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal and the Israeli clarinetist. Michael Raddatz, superintendent of the Evangelical Church Circle Tempelhof-Schöneberg, also participated in this important ceremony. It was not just a matter of commemorating the victims, but also about confirming the deep connection with the Israeli twin city of Nahariya.

influence of the conflict on the region

The twin city of Nahariya is located not far from the Israeli-Libanese border, an area that increasingly becomes one of the main carpenters of the war. In this tense region, the urge for peace and stability is all the more urgent. The people there long after an end to violence and after a return to a normal life. At the memorial event it became clear how important it is to maintain the dialogue and maintain relationships between the cities.

The deputy Steuckardt also emphasized the depth of the district to the city of Nahariya. "In times like these, it is essential that we stand together as a community and support each other," said Steuckardt. Such gestures of solidarity have an immense importance for people in Nahariya, especially in the current geopolitical situation.

Matthi Steuckardt also took the opportunity to point out the importance of memory and the culture of memory. "We have to keep the terrible events of the past in mind so that such atrocities cannot repeat themselves," he said. A strong and empathetic commemoration can help give hope and maintain the belief in peace.

The memorial event was shaped by an atmosphere of respect and grief. In a quiet prayer, those present reminded of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. This not only offers a moment of thinking, but also the hope of a common future in which peace and freedom are in the foreground for all people. The use for these values was consistently emphasized by everyone present, which emphasized the importance of the day.