Saarlouis 1938: The night of destruction - a dark chapter of history

Saarlouis 1938: The night of destruction - a dark chapter of history

On the evening of November 9, 1938, the horror broke out in Saarlouis! Organized racket teams devastated synagogues, looted business and abused Jewish citizens. The brutal attacks were part of the terrible November pogroms, which are considered a harbinger of the Holocaust. "Sturmführer W. informed his people about the upcoming campaign against the Jewish population," says one of the 30 informative tables that are exhibited in the city museum. These boards are not only memorials, but also haunting memories of the crimes committed that night.

The destruction of the Jewish community

The SA troops left a picture of horror: the interior of the synagogue was destroyed, and the business of the Jewish families Levy, Marx and Wollheim were looted. The boards in the city museum show that not only the SA, but also large parts of the population were involved in these atrocities. This dark hour of history will be documented in Saarlouis by the end of December and strongly reminds us of the dangers of hate and intolerance.

The exhibition is an important step to keep the memory of the victims alive and not to be forgotten the horrors of the past. At a time when anti -Semitism is on the rise again, it is essential to reflect on such events and to understand how quickly words can be done. The boards in the city museum are an urgent appeal to draw the teachings from history and to stand up for a tolerant society.