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On November 9, 1938, a two-day pogrom began during which the Nazis burned more than 1,400 synagogues and Jewish institutions in Germany and Austria on ‘Kristallnacht’ (The Night of Broken Glass), a critical moment in the chain of events that led to the Holocaust. Today, Houses of Worship are still under attack around the world. On November 9, 2020, International March of the Living invites individuals, institutions and Houses of Worship across the world to keep their lights on during the night of November 9th, as a symbol of solidarity and mutual commitment in the shared battle against anti-Semitism, racism, hatred and intolerance. As part of this global campaign, people are encouraged to share messages of hope and a commitment to shine a light over the darkness of hate. Visit the campaign website by clicking here. Over 1,000 submissions have been received from around the globe in just a few days. Included among the many venerable places of worship being illuminated are the main synagogue in Frankfurt (one of the few synagogues not destroyed on Kristallnacht), and the Old City Walls in Jerusalem. Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, racism, and the shadow of Covid-19, these expressions of optimism and unity will help illuminate the world against darkness and hatred. As part of this global initiative, The International March of the Living, The Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience at Rutgers University, and the Jüdischen Gemeinde Frankfurt are pleased to present a specially produced media event to air on the anniversary of Kristallnacht – The Night of Broken Glass, on November 9th at 7:00 PM EST, on multiple platforms including the Jewish Broadcasting Service, Jerusalem Post website, and International March of the Living website by clicking here » The program will include: - Kristallnacht testimony from witness Norbert Strauss and archival testimony provided by the USC Shoah Foundation
- Keynote address from noted Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor Irving Roth
- Paul S. Miller, Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience, Rutgers University
- Prof. John J. Farmer Jr., Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics of Rutgers University and the Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience
- Dr. Joel Finkelstein, Rutgers Center for Secure Communities
- Stephan Kramer, President of the State-Agency for the Protection of the Constitution in Thuringia, Germany
- Moderated by Richard D. Heideman, President of the American Zionist Movement
- Musical presentations by past March of the Living performers
Learn more by clicking here.
Unfortunately this past week, Vienna, Austria was struck with terror. Four innocent people were murdered near the synagogue on Seitenstettengasse. Four families are now broken and will never be complete because of terrorism, intolerance and hate.
Just two years ago, we suffered one of the most horrific antisemitic attacks in history at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. We lost 11 people that day, only because they were Jewish.
Antisemitism, hate crimes, intolerance, and racism have been on the rise globally. It’s devastating every time the news reports another hate crime or shooting. We can’t allow this to become the new norm.
OneFamilyFund is proud to join "The International March of the Living" in their 2020 Global Campaign of Unity “Let There Be Light,” encouraging all to unite in solidarity against antisemitism, racism, hatred and intolerance by making a pledge to keep the lights on in Houses of Worship, institutions and private homes around the world on November 9, 2020.
Join us this Monday night, as we shed light on the world and bring awareness to the risks of antisemitism, hate crimes, intolerance and racism. Submit your personal pledge or accept our general pledge to “unite the world by shining light over the darkness of hate.”
"The attack on Jews and Jewish religious institutions on Kristallnacht in 1938 is considered by many to be one of the decisive events that served as a seminal moment leading up to the Holocaust" comments March of the Living President Phyllis Greenberg Heideman and Chairman Dr. Shmuel Rosenman. "We must use our voices to tell the world that attacks on Jews or any people of any religion, race, color or creed are inexcusable."
We hope you join us in showing that light will always overcome darkness!
Marc Belzberg
Chairman, CEO
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