Kristallnacht Survivor Urges German Police to Combat Hate
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Kristallnacht survivor George Shefi, 94, urged German police leaders to learn from the past and combat rising antisemitism during an event marking the 88th anniversary of the pogrom. Shefi shared his personal experiences of Nazi persecution and highlighted the bravery of a police officer who saved a synagogue from destruction in 1938. He called on contemporary law enforcement to refuse to stand by in the face of hatred. The event, held in Berlin, also featured discussions on the global increase in antisemitic incidents and the universal responsibility of police to uphold democratic values and protect communities.
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- Kristallnacht survivor George Shefi urged German police to learn from the past and combat rising antisemitism.
- Shefi shared his experiences and highlighted the bravery of a police officer who saved a synagogue in 1938.
- The event commemorated the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht and was attended by international law enforcement.
- Shefi warned against complacency, stating that current generations have a duty to prevent history from repeating.
- The gathering occurred amid a documented global increase in antisemitic incidents.
- Organizers stressed that the lessons of Kristallnacht are a warning against contemporary antisemitism.
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