Amsterdam-Centrum , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
De Joodsche Invalide
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
1. De Joodsche Invalide Marker
Uit dit gebouw, destijds
de Joodsche Invalide,
werden op 1 maart 1943
24 Adar I 5703
de bewoners door den vijand ten dode weggevoerd. Mede uit het ijzer, hunner ketenen werd de Staat Israλl gesmeed.
On March 1, 1943 (24 Adar I, 5703 in the Hebrew Calendar), the inhabitants of this building, then known as the Jewish Invalid, were taken away by the enemy to their deaths. From the iron of their chains the state of Israel was forged.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1943.
Location. 52° 21.74′ N, 4° 54.479′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Centrum. It is at the intersection of Weesperplein and Nieuwe Achtergracht, on the right when traveling north on Weesperplein. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Weesperplein 9, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1018 WT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: De Joodse Invalide / The Jewish Invalid Society (here, next to this marker); Monument van Joodse Erkentelijkheid / Monument of Jewish Recognition (within shouting distance of this marker); Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. (LiRo Bank) (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joodse HBS + Joods Lyceum (secondary modern Jewish school) (about 210 meters away); Joods Lyceum / Jewish Lyceum (about 240 meters away); Abraham Bas (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Chaje Bas-Trobuschicht (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); F.M. Wibaut (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . De Joodse Invalide (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
Overview (in translation): The Jewish Invalid Society was a Dutch institution for the care of Jewish elderly and disabled(Submitted on July 23, 2023.)people in Amsterdam. The association was founded in 1911 and from 1912 had its own building. New construction on the Weesperplein was brought into use in 1937Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 20242. De Joodsche Invalide Marker - wide view
Deportation: It was in use until March 1, 1943, when 256 persons (inmates and staff) were deported. Only a few people managed to escape. A large number of the deportees were murdered on 13 March 1943 in Sobibor.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
3. De Joodsche Invalide Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
