Remembering Kristallnacht: A Turning Point in History
On the night of November 9-10, 1938, known as Kristallnacht or the ‘Night of Broken Glass,’ a coordinated attack led by Nazis struck Jewish communities across Germany. Hundreds of Jews were murdered, synagogues were set ablaze, and Jewish-owned businesses and homes were vandalized. This night marked a significant escalation in the persecution of Jews, setting the stage for the horrors of genocide in Nazi concentration camps and mass executions in occupied territories. The events of Kristallnacht remain a poignant reminder of the dangers of hatred and intolerance.