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Halle remembers the attack victims: A moving remembrance today
On October 9, 2024, Halle will commemorate the anti-Semitic attack of 2019 with various events, including with Federal President Steinmeier.
Halle remembers the attack victims: A moving remembrance today
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, a series of memorial events will take place in Halle to commemorate the terrible attack five years ago. That day, an armed assassin tried to break into the synagogue and when he failed, he shot two people dead in the street. The incident left deep scars on the city and is still significant today. The Jewish community and the city of Halle invite all citizens to express their condolences.
The celebrations begin in the morning with a wreath-laying at the memorial plaques near the synagogue and Ludwig-Wucherer-Straße. A silent remembrance will be held in the synagogue at 12:00 p.m., followed by the ringing of bells at 12:03 p.m., the time of the first fatal shots. During this time, public transport in Halle will also come to a standstill to commemorate the victims.
Commemorative eventson October 9, 2024
- Vormittags: Kranzniederlegung an den Gedenktafeln vor der Synagoge und in der Ludwig-Wucherer-Straße
- 12.00 Uhr: stilles Gedenken im Hof der Synagoge
- 12.03 Uhr: Glockengeläut zum Zeitpunkt der ersten tödlichen Schüsse, Busse und Straßenbahnen stehen still
- 15.15 Uhr: Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier besucht den Anschlagsort und spricht mit Betroffenen in der Synagoge
- 16.00 Uhr: Gedenkveranstaltung in der Synagoge
- 17.00 Uhr: Gedenkveranstaltung in der Konzerthalle Ulrichskirche
- 18.00 Uhr: Kundgebung vor dem „Tekiez“ (Ludwig-Wucherer-Straße 12)
- 18.30 Uhr: stilles Gedenken auf dem Marktplatz
The memorial events also include a visit by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at 3:15 p.m., who will speak to those affected by the tragedy. This will be followed by the official memorial service in the synagogue at 4 p.m., which Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff will also take part in. Both will also write the last letters in the new Torah of the synagogue community.
For whatCommemorative eventsRoads are closed
Due to the memorial events, several streets in downtown Halle are closed. The Paulusviertel is particularly affected, where blocking systems were set up for security reasons. Residents should prepare for possible restrictions on traffic flow. According to the city, all access routes around the Humboldtstrasse/Schillerstrasse intersection will be closed from 11 a.m. and the weekly market on Wednesday will be canceled.
A prominent sign of remembrance will be placed at 12:03 p.m. Church bells will ring throughout the city as all buses and trams stop to pause and remember the dead.
The cruelest attack that occurred five years ago claimed the lives of Jana L. and Kevin S. as well as numerous injuries. The perpetrator, who injured two other people in Wiedersdorf near Landsberg, is now in custody and is still being pursued by the judiciary.
In addition to the emotional memorial event, the city also plans to raise awareness and counteract the increasing form of anti-Semitism that is evident in society. Only shortly before the anniversary were graffiti with swastikas discovered on the memorial plaques and the police are investigating the matter. These incidents underline the urgency of memorial work and prevention measures.
In this context, the MDR's new film "The Attack - Terror in Halle and Wiedersdorf" will be presented, which sheds light on various protagonists and those affected and focuses on the events of that time.
The commemorations in Halle on October 9th are not only an important opportunity to remember the victims, but also a powerful signal against racism and anti-Semitism in society.
For a detailed consideration of the case provides the report on www.tagesschau.de comprehensive information.