Kristallnacht…Remembered

November 9, 2007 on 5:09 am | In General, WorldWide |

“On November 9, 1938, the Nazis unleashed a wave of pogroms against Germany’s Jews. In the space of a few hours, thousands of synagogues and Jewish businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed. This event came to be called Kristallnacht (”Night of Broken Glass”) for the shattered store windowpanes that carpeted German streets.” For more information on the Kristallnacht, and the violence that occurred, visit The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

May all the Jews who perished be Resting in Peace. May all the Jewish Survivors still living…be at peace. May all the Jewish Survivors who have since died…be Resting in Peace.

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  1. Amen!

    On the same night 30.000 Jewish men were taken to concentration camps. That was the beginning of the Holocaust.

    I must admit that I just learned something new. I thought that the name Crystal Night actually refers to cleaning, not to shattered glass. In Europe, we use the word Crystal to describe something very clean or very clear, and I always thought Nazis used that term because of it. Now I see that the term was not meant to be ironic.

    I wish we learned more from our history. I wish we don’t have any war ever.

    Comment by Milena — November 9, 2007 #

  2. Yes, Milena, all those Jews taken to concentration camps…and the Holocaust beginnings. Not too many people are aware of that horrific night and what it stood for…and its after-affects and after-effects.

    Yes, the Nazis basically coined the term as ethnic cleansing…even though it referred to the broken windows of Jewish businesses, etc.

    I wish the same thing as you…no wars.

    Hugs

    Comment by Lor — November 9, 2007 #

  3. LorriLove,

    I’ve read about this from some novels I’ve read and the accounts of the poor folks who were huddled in the back of stores or trying to hide in apartments or anywhere they could there - my god it sounded terrifying - horrifying! I’m so sorry that happened and I echo your sentiments that those involved are living in or have found some measure of peace somewhere. I know the story well and have heard it in many ways. I’ve cried many a time over this and I’m so very sorry.

    Peace to all. Much love and lots of care.

    Thank you for remembering in this way.

    Peace, love and understanding.

    ~ RS ~

    Comment by RubyShooZ — November 9, 2007 #

  4. Thank you for stopping by with your kind heart, words and presence.

    Hugs, Love, Peace to you, dear Nora.

    Comment by Lor — November 9, 2007 #

  5. I am aware of this night and the serious implication it sparked… God Bless All who died in this atrocity.

    Comment by ceeque — November 12, 2007 #

  6. Thanks, Charles.

    Take care…and I must go check your blog out.

    Comment by Lor — November 13, 2007 #

  7. Important to never forget.

    Comment by Scott — November 20, 2007 #

  8. Thanks, Scott.

    Comment by Lor — November 20, 2007 #

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