Memorial ceremony for the 30th anniversary of the Steglitz mirror wall

Memorial ceremony for the 30th anniversary of the Steglitz mirror wall

Hermann-Ehlers-Platz, 12163 Berlin, Deutschland - On May 30, 2025, the upcoming ceremony on June 11, 2025 is already looking forward to the upcoming ceremony. This event, which takes place at 3 p.m. on Hermann-Ehrens-Platz in Steglitz, is planned on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the mirror wall. The celebration is organized by the Haus Wolfenstein initiative, an association that is dedicated to the preservation of the former Steglitz synagogue and the promotion of intercultural encounter, and the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district office.

The mirror wall, a characteristic characteristic sign, honors the memory of 229 Jewish fellow citizens who were deported during the National Socialist rule. District Mayor Maren Schellenberg emphasizes the essential role of the mirror wall for the public commemoration and the collective memory of the district. This not only commemorates the past, but also an awareness of the importance of commemoration in society.

The history of the mirror wall

The mirror wall is located on Hermann-Ehrens-Platz and shines with mirrors in its special design. It not only commemorates the former synagogue, which was built by Moses Wolfenstein in 1897 and converted into a synagogue, but also of the deportations of the Jewish population of Berlin. These tragic events began in 1941 with the systematic expropriation and deportation, which lasted until spring 1945 and resulted in over 50,000 Jewish fatalities.

The history of the Jewish community in Berlin-Steglitz is characterized by a dramatic turn. In 1933 over 3,000 Jews lived here, while in 1945 only around 150 remained. The rule of terror, which was accompanied by the beginning of the National Socialist persecution, left deep wounds in society.

cultural memory and memorials

The 20th century, in which Berlin was the scene of both world wars and the National Socialist regime, has produced a large number of memories. The Berlin area is filled with monuments that are reminiscent of the victims of National Socialism, including the monument to the murdered Jews in Europe, which was inaugurated in 2010 at the Brandenburg Gate. These monuments are part of a comprehensive memorial culture that has developed in the former capital to adequately appreciate the atrocities of the past.

The Haus Wolfenstein initiative, which has been active since the late 1980s, plays a central role in the efforts to preserve the historical heritage and the Enlightenment about the events during National Socialism. The Steglitz mirror wall, which was inaugurated in 1995, comprises 1,723 names under which 229 deportants from Steglitz are recorded. It not only offers visitors an insight into tragic history, but also information boards about the former Jewish fellow citizens and the history of the synagogue.

The monument is always accessible and invites the population to deal with the history of the Jewish community in Steglitz. The memorial is therefore not only for the past, but also for the commitment of a lively culture of remembrance that is still socially relevant.

For more information, the Haus Wolfenstein initiative can be reached on +49 (0) 30 791 623 9 and is located at Düppelstraße 41 in Berlin.

For in-depth insights into the importance of the memorials in Berlin, the following links are recommended: [berlin.de] (https://www.berlin.de/ba-steglitz-zehlendorf/aktuelles/Pressemaytreiungen/2025/Pressemage division.1565361.php), [Memorialmuseums.org] (https://www.memorialmuseums.org/memorialmuseum/steglitzer-spiegelwand-demal-hemalige-ynagoge- Hauswolfenstein), berlin.de/sen.