German Police Leaders Commemorate Kristallnacht, Pledge to Combat Antisemitism
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
German police leaders gathered at Berlin's Neue Synagogue on November 5, 2026, to commemorate Kristallnacht and pledge to combat rising antisemitism. The event honored the 1938 pogrom, where over 1,400 synagogues were attacked, and highlighted the actions of a German officer who defied orders to save the Neue Synagogue. Police leaders from multiple countries committed to protecting Jewish communities, inspired by historical lessons and survivor testimonies, acknowledging a dangerous increase in antisemitism worldwide.
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- German police leaders convened at Berlin's Neue Synagogue on Nov. 5, 2026, to commemorate Kristallnacht.
- The event marked the first time police leaders gathered inside the synagogue to address rising antisemitism.
- Kristallnacht in November 1938 saw over 1,400 synagogues burned and ransacked across Europe.
- Police leaders pledged to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish communities worldwide.
- Survivor George Shefi shared his testimony, highlighting the fear and persecution faced by Jews.
- The commemoration is part of an international police initiative focused on Holocaust education and combating hate.
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