Book presentation and discussion on the Halle attack
Adult education centre: on 23 May, 7 to 8.30 pm, event hall, TIETZ
On Tuesday, 23 May, from 7 to 8.30 pm, the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre invites interested parties to a book presentation and discussion in the event hall at the TIETZ. On the occasion of the 32nd Days of Jewish Culture, this evening is dedicated to the memory of the terrorist attack in Halle on 9 October 2019.
The book "Halle is everywhere - voices of Jewish women" takes centre stage. It comprises 20 personal reflections on the shocking events on that Yom Kippur day three and a half years ago. Two of the book's authors will talk about their experiences and perspectives: Berlin journalist and photographer Sharon Adler, who helped shape the book, and Renate Aris from Chemnitz, who also describes her survival during the Nazi era in her contribution.
Participation is free of charge. Registration is possible by telephone on 0371 488 4343 or online.
On 9 October 2019, the armed extremist Stephan Balliet attempted to attack the synagogue in Halle. Many people had gathered there on the highest Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. They would all have become victims of the right-wing terrorist if his deadly plan had worked. Instead, two uninvolved people died after Balliet shot them indiscriminately following his failed attack.
The shock caused by the crime was profound. Less than a year after the shocking events, the book "Halle is everywhere - voices of Jewish women" was published. In it, 20 Jewish women describe in very personal and moving texts what the terrorist attack in Halle triggered in them - their own experiences with anti-Semitism, fears, but also hopes. The contributions are complemented by photographs that symbolise the women's Jewishness.
The book and its concerns will be presented in a discussion with the two co-authors Sharon Adler and Renate Aris. In this context, a discussion will be encouraged on how the majority of society can courageously and unequivocally fight back to ward off attacks motivated by hatred, anti-Semitism and racism.