Kristallnacht Witness George Shefi Emphasizes Holocaust Education Amid Rising Antisemitism
George Shefi, a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor, is sharing his memories of Kristallnacht, the 'Night of Broken Glass,' which occurred on November 9, 1938. At the age of six, Shefi witnessed the destruction of Jewish businesses and synagogues in Berlin by Nazis and ordinary Germans. He recalls his Jewish school being burned down and a Jewish hat store being looted. Shefi, now a resident of Jerusalem, returned to Berlin 88 years later to recount his experiences. His efforts are aimed at educating new generations about the Holocaust, particularly as antisemitism is reportedly on the rise globally. He emphasizes that while current generations are not responsible for past events, they are responsible for preventing future atrocities by understanding history.
