Synagogue of the Bauhaus in Munich now open to the public again.
In a poignant display of solidarity, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) attended the reopening of the synagogue on Reichenbachstraße in Munich. The event, marked by much fanfare and attended by over 400 guests, including Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU), was a significant moment in the city's history.
The synagogue, originally built in Bauhaus style in 1931, was destroyed during the November pogroms in 1938. Its restoration after nearly 87 years was a testament to the resilience of the community and the importance of preserving historical sites. The architect of the renovated building was Fritz Landauer.
Rachel Salamander, the initiator of the project, spoke at the reopening, expressing her joy at the successful restoration. She stated, "One of the most beautiful synagogues of modern times has been saved," and "The Reichenbach School has risen again."
Friedrich Merz, as Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as a German, a child of the post-war generation, and a child who grew up with 'Never again' as a mission, expressed his shame at the resurgence of anti-Semitism. His voice faltered as he recalled the inhuman crimes committed by the National Socialists against Jews. Merz struggled with tears during his speech, and was observed struggling with tears throughout the event.
Merz's emotional response underscored the gravity of the issue and the importance of standing against anti-Semitism. The reopening of the synagogue on Reichenbachstraße in Munich serves as a powerful symbol of hope and resilience in the face of hate.
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