From 1862, there was a rapidly growing Jewish community in Offenburg, which was naturally integrated into the town. From 1875, it had its synagogue in the former "Zum Salmen" inn and met for services, lectures and celebrations.
When Hitler came to power in 1933, the lives of Jewish citizens changed dramatically. The Nazi state increasingly restricted their rights and their lives. Many members of the community left Germany. During the November pogroms of 1938, the synagogue's prayer room was destroyed and desecrated. In 1940, all Jews still living in the town were deported to Gurs and later to Auschwitz, Sobibor or Treblinka, where they were often murdered.
Our permanent exhibition tells the stories of several Jewish families from Offenburg. This guided tour is intended to keep the memory of these people alive.
When Hitler came to power in 1933, the lives of Jewish citizens changed dramatically. The Nazi state increasingly restricted their rights and their lives. Many members of the community left Germany. During the November pogroms of 1938, the synagogue's prayer room was destroyed and desecrated. In 1940, all Jews still living in the town were deported to Gurs and later to Auschwitz, Sobibor or Treblinka, where they were often murdered.
Our permanent exhibition tells the stories of several Jewish families from Offenburg. This guided tour is intended to keep the memory of these people alive.
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