Holocaust Survivors Recall Kristallnacht and Rising Antisemitism

Remembering Kristallnacht

• 🕯️ Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, occurred on November 9th-10th, 1938, marking the beginning of the Holocaust.
• 💥 Thousands of Jewish businesses and synagogues were destroyed by the Nazis during this event.

Personal Testimonies of Survivors

• 👧 Inga Hourbacher, at 90 years old, vividly remembers the broken windows and hiding during Kristallnacht when she was three years old.
• 💔 Aniko Numar, a child survivor who lost most of her family, honored the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust at a ceremony.
• 😭 Survivors shared deeply emotional and meaningful experiences, highlighting the importance of remembrance.

Yad Vashem USA Foundation Ceremony

• ✨ The ceremony, called "Spread the Light," was held at the New York Historical Society by the Yad Vashem USA Foundation.
• 🔍 Yad Vashem recently identified five of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, including Yitzkak Goldberg's father's first family.
• 🕰️ Yitzkak Goldberg discovered a hidden photograph and documents that helped him locate his father's first wife and children.

The Rise of Antisemitism Today

• ⚠️ Recent NYPD stats show that 57% of hate crimes target Jews, mirroring the historical context of the 1930s.
• 🚫 Swastikas were recently drawn on a Brooklyn Yeshiva and a Jewish cemetery, highlighting a disturbing trend.
• 🗣️ Survivors emphasize that tragedies often start with words and bullying, and education is the only way to combat it.
• 🧒 They advocate for starting Holocaust education early, even with fourth graders, before they are "indoctrinated."