Stumbling blocks in Schönweide: Discover contemporary witnesses of the past

memory culture: The importance of the stumbling blocks in Schöneweide

The current exhibition in the industrial salon Schöneweide is dedicated to a particularly moving topic: the memory of the Jewish citizens who were pursued during National Socialism. This exhibition, which is still up to 29. September 2024 can be viewed, a multifaceted picture of the fates of the victims and the local community draws.

The focus is on the so -called stumbling blocks , small plaques made of brass, which are laid in the last living places of the Jewish victims. These boards not only impregnate the name, the date of birth, the date of deportation and the death date of the respective victim, but are also a symbol of a very personal story that is often forgotten.

The Stolperstein group des Kiezklub Kes from Oberschöneweide has set itself the task of maintaining the memory of these victims. Her commitment is clear: you want to tell the living stories behind the Stolen and thus create a space of memory that appeals to all citizens. This initiative of the ** local community ** was created to raise awareness of your own history and to sensitize future generations.

The exhibition includes biographical representations and historical documents that together offer emotional access to this dark chapter in German history. The personal tragedies of the people once living in Schönweide become impressively understandable. Visitors have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the reality of persecution and loss in their own neighborhood.

This type of memory culture is not only dependent on the voluntary commitment of the stumbling block initiators, but is also supported by institutions such as the industrial salon Schöneweide . This cultural site has set itself the task of documenting both the industrial and the cultural history of the district. Regular events and exhibitions promote understanding of the past and its ongoing influence on the present.

At a time when it is important to deal with your own history, the exhibition in the Schönweide industrial salon offers a valuable opportunity. The memory of the Jewish fellow citizens who have been treated inhumane is part of the common memory of the city and affects us all - here from historical research becomes lively culture of remembrance.

Information on opening times and other events is available on the website of the industrial salon Schöneweide . Together we create a space of commemoration and hope that such tragedies will not be repeated.