Who and why?
The
Dorsten research group and the Jewish Museum of Westphalia |
The contents of these pages are the result of
research by the group “Dorsten under the Swastika” –
a history workshop of dedicated people who study forgotten aspects
of local and regional history since 1982. The group has published
several brochures and books on the issues of Nazi history, the “before”
and “after” of the Nazi regime and has also produced
an exhibition.
Since 1987, the “Verein für jüdische
Geschichte und Religion” (Association für Jewish History
and Religion) has built up a regional museum: the “Jewish
Museum of Westphalia” which opened in 1992. In 2001 an extension
was built providing more exhibition space.
Since 1987, the “Verein für jüdische
Geschichte und Religion” (Association für Jewish History
and Religion) has built up a regional museum: the “Jewish
Museum of Westphalia” opened in 1992. Building and expositions
have been extended in 2001.
As the descendants of those involved in the extermination
of German Jews or were at least responsible as “bystanders”
we want to preserve the traces of Jewish history and contribute
to understanding of this part of our history and culture. We do
not forget the discrimination and mass murders but are also aware
of the periods of good relations and mutual enrichment between Jewish
and non-Jewish Germans, we encourage both young and old to support
tolerance and human rights today.
The “Eisendrath stories” are part
of this; they illustrate a living transatlantic link between the
origins of the family and many of the present-day members of the
family. We are very grateful for the contact many family members
still maintain with us today.
Header: The Jewish Museum of
Westphalia (2007)
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