Kristallnacht

This week marks the 70 annivesary of Kristallnacht - Night of the Broken Glass. On November 9-10, 1938 throughout the German Reich Jews were singled out in a coordinated attack. Jewish stores, Synagogues (including the desecration of Torah scolls), religious items, and books were destroyed.

German reports concluded:

  • 91 Jews killed
  • 7500 shops destroyed
  • 267 synagogues burned
  • 25,000 men were sent to concentation camps

Remember!

 

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