NEVER AGAIN!: Experience Bonn's Jewish History Visibly
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Discover the Bonn Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter anew
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the thematic tour NEVER AGAIN! at the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn will focus on an important chapter of local history. The spotlight is on the Bonn Synagogue, the former Jewish Quarter, and the question of how memory culture, archaeology, and heritage conservation are interconnected.
Traces of Jewish Life in Bonn
The tour takes participants to the archaeological remains of an 18th-century Jewish Quarter. This chapter of Bonn's city history ended with the destruction of the synagogue by the National Socialists in November 1938 and the consequences of the bombing war.
Archaeology between Preservation and Remembrance
The preserved cellars of the former synagogue are particularly impressive. Their discovery during archaeological excavations in 1987 sparked an intense public debate. Two perspectives came together: the preservationist heritage conservation and the need to visibly remember Jewish life, persecution, and destruction.
Historical Objects and Cultural Heritage
The recently evaluated excavation revealed spectacular finds regarding Jewish life in Bonn. Some of these objects are displayed in the exhibition NEVER AGAIN! Against the Forgetting of Nazi Crimes. This thematic tour thereby connects local history with a broader discussion about commemoration, historical responsibility, and the protection of authentic testimonies.
With Thomas Kersting through the Exhibition
The tour will be led by Thomas Kersting, chairman of the Friends of the Memorial and Documentation Center for National Socialism Bonn e. V. His expert view provides an in-depth discovery experience and clearly situates archaeological findings, historical contexts, and Bonn's culture of remembrance.
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The one-hour city and thematic tour offers a concentrated cultural enrichment for anyone looking to understand Bonn's history, Jewish life, and the significance of a vibrant culture of remembrance more deeply. Secure your ticket for this poignant discovery experience at the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn.
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