Pogrom of November 9, 1938: Together in Remembrance in Erlangen

Together in Remembrance: Commemorative Event for the Pogrom of November 9, 1938

In quiet solidarity, the city of Erlangen will remember the 88th anniversary of the November pogroms of 1938 on November 8, 2026. The commemorative event will be held at a place that visibly preserves Jewish life, mourning, and memory in Erlangen: the Jewish Cemetery.

A Sign Against Forgetting

The remembrance of the violence against Jewish people on November 9 and 10, 1938, focuses on the history of the Jewish community in Erlangen and our responsibility in the present. Mayor Jörg Volleth will welcome the participants. The commemoration creates space for reflection, dignity, and a shared stance against antisemitism.

The Jewish Cemetery as a Place of Remembrance

The Jewish Cemetery in Erlangen was inaugurated in 1891 and is located on the northern slope of Burgberg. This historic burial site recalls the long history of Jewish life in Erlangen. The destruction during the Nazi era is also part of the history of this place, making the commemorative event a profound religious and social experience.

Dignity, Silence, and Joint Remembrance

Amid gravestones and symbols of Jewish remembrance, an atmosphere of calm and concentration arises. The event invites believers, members of the Jewish community, and all interested citizens to pause, remember the victims, and take responsibility for peaceful coexistence.

Conclusion

The commemorative event for the pogrom of November 9, 1938, connects historical remembrance with human responsibility. Experience this important moment of joint remembrance at the Jewish Cemetery in Erlangen and make a statement for respect, human dignity, and active remembrance.

Sources:

• City of Erlangen – Event for the Pogrom of November 9, 1938
• City of Erlangen – Publications on Erlangen's City History
• Jewish Communities – Erlangen: History of the Jewish Community