When will the commemoration take place in Hildesheim?

The commemoration will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 3 PM.

Where will the event be held?

The event will be held at the memorial at Guy-Stern-Platz, Am Lappenberg 24, 31134 Hildesheim.

Is the commemoration public?

Yes, the commemoration is announced as a public event.

Will the event take place indoors or outdoors?

The commemoration will take place outdoors at the memorial.

What does the event commemorate?

The event commemorates the victims of the Night of Broken Glass and the persecution of Jewish people during the November pogroms of 1938.

Commemoration that Remains: Hildesheim Remembers the Victims at Guy-Stern-Platz

Name: Commemoration for the Victims of the 'Night of Broken Glass'
Start: 2026-11-09T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-09T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Mahnmal am Guy-Stern-Platz

Remembering Together at Guy-Stern-Platz in Hildesheim

On Monday, November 9, 2026, the city of Hildesheim invites you to a public commemoration at the memorial at Guy-Stern-Platz at 3 PM. The event commemorates the Jewish citizens who were persecuted, arrested, robbed, and murdered during the November pogroms of 1938.

A Place with a Cautionary History

The memorial at Lappenberg recalls the site of the former Hildesheim synagogue, which was destroyed during the era of National Socialist tyranny. The square is now named Guy-Stern-Platz, referring also to the Hildesheim honorary citizen and Holocaust survivor Guy Stern.

Culture of Remembrance and Responsibility

The commemoration stands for an active culture of remembrance and sends a signal against antisemitism, racism, and exclusion. In the quiet atmosphere of this historic site, personal remembrance connects with societal responsibility to protect democratic values and resolutely oppose inhumane ideologies.

A Shared Event Experience

The organization by the city of Hildesheim follows a commemorative tradition maintained annually. For visitors, it creates a dignified moment of reflection that connects historical facts, local history, and personal involvement. The public commemoration will take place outdoors.

Those wishing to remember the victims of the Night of Broken Glass and set a visible sign for humanity will find a central place of remembrance at Guy-Stern-Platz in Hildesheim on November 9, 2026. Participation in this public commemoration brings remembrance to life and strengthens our shared responsibility for an open society.