Opening of the exhibition Zachor! – Eberswalde is reminiscent of Jewish history!

Opening of the exhibition Zachor! – Eberswalde is reminiscent of Jewish history!

An exhibition will open in Eberswalde on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with the aim of keeping the memory of deceased Jewish citizens alive. Under the title "Zachor! Names shine! A search for traces of young people in Eberswalde" students from the Humboldt-Gymnasium are exhibiting their impressive works. The exhibition begins at 5 p.m. in the Eberswalde Museum and opens with a special dance performance by Amelie Gloede and Mathilda Villwock. The opening is musically accompanied by Nina Felsberg on the piano.

But what does the term “Zachor!” mean? In Hebrew it means “Remember!” and symbolizes the aim of the joint work between the Eberswalde Museum and the high school. The students made gravestone rubbings, which are presented in the exhibition along with biographies. The aim is to make Jewish history in Eberswalde more visible and tangible for young people.

A look into the past

The exhibition is not the first of its kind in Eberswalde. The special exhibition “Fate of Jewish Citizens from Eberswalde” was launched back in 1993 to commemorate the cruel events of the past, especially 55 years after Kristallnacht, when the Eberswalde synagogue went up in flames. The causes of this night of fire are known, but the exact circumstances in Eberswalde and the fate of the Jewish citizens still raise questions today.

Ludwig Arendt, who was active in local history for decades and acted as a town chronicler, dealt intensively with the history of the Eberswalde Jewish community. His research results are presented in the exhibition and allow visitors a deep insight into the lives of Jewish citizens between 1922 and the dark days of National Socialism. Particularly noteworthy is the accompanying booklet, which offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the Jewish community in Eberswalde.

Local Jewish history

The Jewish history of Eberswalde is characterized by various monuments and places of remembrance. The “Growing with Memory” monument, which plants trees behind an enclosed courtyard, commemorates the destroyed synagogue. The old Jewish cemetery, which was built in 1751, is also one of the oldest Jewish resting places in Brandenburg and contains many stories and memories of bygone times.

Eberswalde invites its residents and visitors to engage with Jewish history and walk in the footsteps of the past. The exhibition "Zachor! Names Shine!" is on view until February 9, 2026 during the museum's usual opening hours and promises to be not only informative but also emotionally engaging.

For anyone who would like to find out more about Jewish history in Eberswalde, the Eberswalde homepage offers [Barnim Aktuell]((https://barnim-aktuell.de/veranstaltungen/eberswalde/einladen-zur-börse-zachor-namen-leuchtet-im-museum-eberswalde/)) and [Museum Eberswalde]. available. Take the opportunity to engage with the history of your community and perhaps discover new facets.