Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Ehemaliger Jüdischer Betsaal
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The Former Jewish Prayer Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, October 4, 2024
1. Ehemaliger Jüdischer Betsaal / The Former Jewish Prayer Hall Marker
Im Jahre 1875 gründeten acht Familien eine Israelitische Kultusgemeinde in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Die jüdische Gemeinde erwarb 1888 dieses Haus und baute es zu einem Betsaal um. Im oberen Stock befanden sich die Schulräume. Die Gemeinde wuchs bis 1910 auf einhundert jüdische Mitglieder an. Von hier aus mussten am 22. Oktober 1938, zwei Wochen vor der „Kristallnacht" (Novemberpogrom), alle jüdischen Bürger die Stadt verlassen.
In 1875 eight families founded a Jewish religious community in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The Jewish community bought this house in 1888 and converted it into a prayer hall. The upper floor contained classrooms. By 1910, the number of people in the community had grown to 100. On October 22, 1938, two weeks before Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass), all Jewish citizens had to leave the town.
Erected by Following Jewish Footsteps and City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1938.
Location. 49° 22.605′ N, 10° 10.556′ E.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Turm an der Fürbringerscheune / Tower at the Fürbringer Barn (a few steps from this marker); König Ferdinand und Kaiser Karl V / King Ferdinand and Emperor Charles V (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgtorturm / Castle Gate Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope Francis in Rothenburg ob der Tauber (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrngasse 16 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiser Friedrich III / Emperor Friedrich III (about 90 meters
Photographed by James Hulse, October 4, 2024
2. The view of the marker along the street
Also see . . . The "Night of Broken Glass". Holocaust Encyclopedia
On the night of November 9–10, 1938, the Nazi regime coordinated a wave of antisemitic violence in Nazi Germany. This nationwide riot became known as Kristallnacht or the "Night of Broken Glass." The name "Kristallnacht" is a reference to the shattered glass from store windows that littered the streets during and after the riot. Kristallnacht is also sometimes referred to as the November pogrom.(Submitted on December 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
The violence was supposed to look like an unplanned outburst of popular anger against Jews. In reality, Kristallnacht was state-sponsored vandalism and arson. Nazi leaders actively coordinated it with Adolf Hitler's support. On the night of November 9, Nazi leaders ordered members of the Nazi Party’s paramilitaries (the SS, the SA, and the Hitler Youth) to attack Jewish communities.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
