Remembrance in Germany Today — Stories of Hope

11 AM LOS ANGELES • 2 PM NEW YORK

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Nowadays, 90 years after Hitler seized power, Germany has a vibrant remembrance culture aimed at raising public consciousness about the crimes of the past and the importance of standing up against bigotry and in support of democracy. Much of the most meaningful work is being done by unsung volunteers in towns and villages across the country. 

Widen the Circle, a US-based organization, recognizes individuals and groups in Germany who are working to restore German-Jewish history and culture, and who use the lessons of that history to fight antisemitism, racism, and xenophobia. Far from the spotlight and on their own time, these individuals and groups are building a culture of hope and reconciliation in their communities.

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LEARN ABOUT THE WORK OF “WIDEN THE CIRCLE”

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MEET THE SPEAKERS

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Christiane Simon is a German remembrance activist who became inspired as a high school student. Christiane’s teacher, Sabeth Schmidthals, received an Obermayer Award for the innovative work she and her students undertake on local history issues. With Schmidthals’ Remembrance AG organization for young people, Christiane worked on building a memorial at a deportation site across the street from their school, participated in history plays depicting the lives of Jews who were sent to death camps, and engaged in many public education projects. She remains active in remembrance work and is currently studying to be a counselor.

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Registration for this program is closed.

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This program is co-presented with Widen the Circle.