Visit of Voehl Jews in 2024

Fifteen descendants of Vöhl Jews visited Vöhl for the 25th anniversary of the association. Here are pictures of the visit.

Besuch 2024
Foto: Ulrich Müller

11th July 2024 The group photo at the beginning of the evening. On the left, the block of nine from the Baird family, followed by Ruben and Ingrid Herzberg from Hamburg, Camille Calman and Elizabeth Foote as well as Michael and Dalia Dimor. 2nd from right: District President Mark Weinmeister from Kassel.

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Stehender Redner mit sitzendem Zuhörer im HintergrundFoto: Walter Schauderna

11th July 2024 The district president Mark Weinmeister from Kassel and the chairman of the association Karl-Heinz Stadtler.

Stehender Redner vor Tafelrunde im RestaurantFoto: Walter Schauderna

11th July 2024 All those present introduce themselves. This is Flynn Baird, who incidentally currently works at Porsche in Stuttgart, the city that his great-grandparents left for the USA in 1939 and therefore escaped the Holocaust.

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Zuhörer/innen-Gruppe in der SynagogeFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 At the "reception", H. Heider from the Network for Tolerance, which sponsored the anniversary, to the right of her, Th. Brömmelhaus from the association Rückblende - Gegen das Vergessen Volkmarsen; to the left in front of them Mayor K. Kalhöfer, in the left door frame Pastor M. Müller, at the right door frame of Mr and Mrs Göbel, at the left pillar Camille Calman and Elizabeth Foote, in the foreground Michael Dimor and the Baird family.

Menschengruppe am Eingang des FriedhofsFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Visiting the Jewish cemetery: Ingrid Herzberg and Dalia Dimor, behind them Eliszabeth Foote. On the right: Günter Maier and Christian Schnatz.

Einzelne Gesprächsgruppen auf dem FriedhofFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Ulrich Müller and Ruben Herzberg at the memorial plaque, Elizabeth Foote walks there. Carol Baird and Karl-Heinz Stadtler in the foreground.

Vier Männer unterhalten sich auf dem FriedhofFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Father Steve Baird and son Geoffrey Baird with grandchildren Galen and Flynn.

Menschengruppe um ein Denkmal, was vom Künstler beschrieben wirdFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Artist and craftsman Christian Schnatz explains how he made the memorial plaque at the cemetery. from left to right: Michael Dimor, Theo Brömmelhaus, retired colonel Jürgen Damm, Ingrid and Ruben Herzberg.

Zwei Männer beim Grillen und ein GastFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Lunch in Müller's garden. Ulrich Müller and Peter Göbel at the two barbecues, beef and pork strictly separated.

Frau und Mann auf einer BankFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Anna Evers and Günter Maier from the support group.

Frau am Rednerpult in der SynagogeFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 In her lecture, Prof Dr Christiane Brüning asked herself and us whether and, above all, how the Shoah should be remembered in the future.

Frau mit Tallit am Tisch in der SyngogeFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Sahra Küpfer at the Kiddush on Friday evening before the anniversary celebration in the synagogue.

Zwei Musikerinnen auf der Bühne in der SynagogeFoto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Sahra Küpfer and Beate Lambert provide the musical framework for the celebration.

Video: Ulrich Müller

12th July 2024 Welcome by the chairman of the synagogue support group in Voehl.

Video: Ulrich Müller

12. Juli 2024 Carol Baird, assisted by Karin Keller, for the descendants of the Frankenthal family. She wrote down her memories in the brochure: “Memories from Carol Davidson Baird”.

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12. Juli 2024 Daniel, Noah and Steve Baird with the song "Deportieren", which deals with the question of whether anyone has really realised that no one is coming back.

Ein Mann bekommt eine Urkunde vom Redner überreicht.Foto: Walter Schauderna

12th July 2024 Philipp Wecker, 2nd Chairman of the Sponsors' Association, presents certificates and pins to the new honorary members, represented here by Peter Göbel.

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Menschengruppe auf der Straße vor Abzweig eines GässchensFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 There was great interest in the naming of the previously nameless alleyway below the synagogue as Salomon Bär Gässchen.

Straßenschild mit ErklärungFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 Salomon Bär was a teacher at the Jewish school in Vöhl for 40 years. He lived from 1815-81.

Frau mit Infotafel vor HausgartenFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 Carol Baird unveils the house plaque in front of the house on Schulberg.

3 Personen mit einer verhüllten Info-TafelFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 Ruben Herzberg and Elizabeth Foote unveil the plaque on the house at Arolser Str. 8.

Mann vor Infotafel an PfeilerFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 Michael Dimor in front of the plaque on the property at Arolser Str. 13.

7 Personen in Diskussionsrunde auf einer BühneFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 On the podium from left to right: Dr Wolfgang Werner, ‘Arbeitskreis Rückblende - Gegen das Vergessen’ in Volkmarsen; Dr Annegret Wenz-Haubfleisch, Landsynagoge Roth; Dr Marion Lilienthal, Gedenkportal Korbach; moderator Prof. Dr Dietfrid Krause-Vilmar; Sebastian Sakautzki, Trutzhain Memorial and Museum; Dr Martin Arnold, Association of Friends of Jewish Life in the Werra-Meißner District; Julia Drinnenberg, Jewish Department at the Hofgeismar Museum.

Vier Sängerinnen vor Publikum auf einer BühneFoto: Walter Schauderna

13th July 2024 Aquabella. Her only instrument is her voice. A capella concert with Maria Thomaschke, Pamela Neuffer, Nina Gronich and Bettina Stäber.

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Blick in Kirchenschiff von der Empore beim GottesdienstFoto: Ulrich Müller

14th July 2024 Church service in the protestant Martinskirche in Vöhl.

Zwei Pfarrer am AltarFoto: Walter Schauderna

14th July 2024 Pastors Matthias Müller and Günter Maier conducted the service together, also in dialogue.

Menschengruppe vor einer Gedenkmauer mit GartenFoto: Ulrich Müller

14th July 2024 At the invitation of Mr and Mrs Klein, visit to the Place of Mutual Respect at the entrance to the Jewish cemetery in Volkmarsen.

Gruppenbild vor offenen HauseingangFoto: Ulrich Muller

14th July 2024 US-Americans, Hamburgers, Volkmarser and Vöhler at the entrance to the Gustav-Hüneberg-Haus in Volkmarsen.

Kellergewölbe mit mittigem Pfeiler und TreppenabgangFoto: Ulrich Müller

14th July 2024 The medieval mikvah in the Gustav Hünberg House in Volkmarsen: standing on the glass plate, you can see the water in the depths.

Drei Personen am Abend in einem HotelsaalFoto: Walter Schauderna

14th July 2024 Farewell evening with Sahra Küpfer, Elisabeth Foote and Karl-Heinz Stadtler. Karl-Heinz Stadtler thanks the guests for coming and the members of the Board of Directors and their partners for their commitment before and during the anniversary.

Gesprächsgruppen in einem HotelsaalFoto: Walter Schauderna

14th July 2024 Farewell talks.

Visitor´s round of Voehl Jews, 6th of Sep 2000, Cafe Tassius, Voehl

Visitor´s round
Foto: Walter Schauderna

In the year 2000, the Friends of the Synagogue in Voehl invited former Voehl residents of Jewish faith to the town. The first meeting took place in Café Tassius in Voehl on 6 September 2000 and the introductions were recorded on tape.

Henriette Hennig transcribed the audio recordings in 2018 during her work as a "Landkulturbotin".

The following Jewish persons or their descendants were present in the order in which they were seated:

Walter Mildenberg (*1921) und Marian Mildenberg, geb. Katz (*1925) USA; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Mildenberg, Levi

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Gisela Frees, geb. Mildenberg (*1931) und Werner Frees Vöhl; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Mildenberg, Mayer

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Ursula Behrend, geb. Mildenberg (*1924) und Howard Behrend (*1923) USA; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Mildenberg, Levi

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Carol Baird, geb. Davidsohn (*1944) her grandmother was Ida D., geb. Frankenthal (*1945) und Stephen Baird ; USA; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Frankenthal, Herz

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Geffroy Baird (*1974) his great-grandmother was Ida Davidsohn., geb. Frankenthal; USA; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Frankenthal, Herz

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Walter Rothschild (*1920) und Sonja Rothschild, geb. Jäger Argentinien; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Rothschild, Ascher + Sprinz

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Richard Rothschild (*1905) und Gerda Rothschild, geb. Westfeld (*1913) Israel and Germany; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Rothschild, Ascher + Sprinz

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Rudolf Rothschild (*1931) und Sigrid Rothschild, geb. Mayer Argentinien; siehe: Stammbaum Familie Rothschild, Ascher + Sprinz

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Complete transcript of the introductory round

The other persons present were (in the order in which they were seated):
Person Funktion
Kurt-Willi Julius  Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Ilse Schenk  Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Dr. Ingrid Engelsing Ärztin in Vöhl
Barbara Sahra Küpfer Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Heinz Schäfer Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Anna Evers Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Günter Maier Pfarrer in Vöhl
Claus Hömberg Architekt der Renovierung
Birgit Stadtler Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Sandra Stadtler  Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Peter Göbel  Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
Karl-Heinz Stadtler Förderverein Synagoge in Vöhl
 
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This round of visitors was the start of the programme for the Visit by former Jewish residents in September 2000.

 
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