Disguises and Identities
Most Jews who went underground did not spend all their time in hiding, but instead tried to assume a false, non-Jewish identity. In order to not attract attention, it was…
Hiding Places and Places of Refuge
[Translate to english:] Nelli Gordon überlebt am 14. Oktober 1941 eine Massenerschießung. An zwei Tagen ermorden SS- und Polizeieinheiten über 10.000 Jüdinnen und…
Helping the Persecuted
Jews throughout Europe tried to escape from deportation and murder, which made them dependent on many kinds of support. Few people dared to help them. Some of the helpers…
Protest and Resistance
Assisting Jews suffering persecution was a key form of resistance against Nazism. It challenged the fundamental political aim of the Nazi regime, which was to murder all…
From Exclusion to Genocide
Anti-Semitism, the hatred of Jews based on racist principles, is the main element of Nazi ideology. From 1933 on, Jews were increasingly excluded from society.
When…
Conditions
[Translate to english:] Nelli Gordon überlebt am 14. Oktober 1941 eine Massenerschießung. An zwei Tagen ermorden SS- und Polizeieinheiten über 10.000 Jüdinnen und Juden aus der…
Paths and Escapes
[Translate to english:] Nelli Gordon überlebt am 14. Oktober 1941 eine Massenerschießung. An zwei Tagen ermorden SS- und Polizeieinheiten über 10.000 Jüdinnen und Juden aus der…
Silent Heroes
Resistance to Persecution of the Jews in Europe 1933–1945
The Nazis’ assumption of power on January 30, 1933, marked the beginning of the ostracism, defamation, and disenfranchisement…
Information on Barrier-Free Access
Access to the commemorative courtyard Access to the commemorative courtyard may be difficult for some wheelchair users due to cobblestones. Access to the…
Press materials
Flyer “Silent Heroes Memorial Center”
Flyer “German Resistance Memorial Center Foundation
On the Foundation and Development of the Silent Heroes Memorial Center
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