Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Simon Philip de Vries

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

1. Simon Philip de Vries Marker

Inscription. Hier woonde Simon Philip de Vries
1892 - 1940 Rabbijn van de joodse
gemeente Haarlem, gestorven
in Bergen Belsen 1944 Psalm 23:4

[English translation:]
Here lived Simon Philip de Vries, 1892-1940, Rabbi of the Haarlem Jewish Community, died in Bergen-Belsen in 1944, Psalm 23:4

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.

Location. 52° 22.941′ N, 4° 38.409′ E. Memorial is in Oude Stad, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Haarlem. It is on Bakenessergracht just north of Korte Begijnestraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Bakenessergracht 48, Oude Stad, Noord-Holland 2011 CZ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Esther van Gelderen-Hilversum (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.) / Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) (within shouting distance of this marker); Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria (within shouting distance of this marker); Hofje van Bakenes / Van Bakenes Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hendrik Andriessen (about 90 meters away).

Regarding Simon Philip de Vries.
Psalm 23:4 (NIV) reads: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Bergen-Belsen in Lower Saxony, Germany, was a Prisoners of war camp, and then in April 1943 became part of the Nazi concentration camp system.

Also see . . .
1. About Simon Philip de Vries (joodsmonument.nl; The Jewish Monument).

Simon Philip de Vries Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 19, 2017

2. Simon Philip de Vries Marker - Wide View

"Simon Philip de Vries was appointed religious education teacher in 1892 in Haarlem. He was furthermore secretary of the Jewish community in Haarlem. Simon Philip de Vries is de author of the classic Jewish rites and symbols which was initially publised in serial format in the Haarlemse Courant. The book is written for a non-Jewish target group. Rabbi de Vries was an avid Zionist. He played a leading role in the Dutch Mizrachi-movement. In 1905, he wrote the brochure Maäneh le-Zion with subtitle In defence of Zionism from a traditional Jewish point of view. His Zionist stance attracted much criticism, particularly from the other rabbis...." (Submitted on July 12, 2017.)

2. Simon de Vries (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on July 12, 2017.)

Additional keywords. Holocaust

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.