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WHAT ARE STOLPERSTEINE? Follow the clean-up steps. a. e.

Make Their Memory Shine is a pan-European movement, started by Jewish students and initiated by . aims to bring together communities to clean all Stolpersteine (=stumbling stones) across formerly Nazi-occupied Europe. The precious brass stone memorial, of which there are 75.000, commemorate all victims of the holocaust and Nazi atrocities. The stones are placed in front

of a victim's former residence as to show the cost of hate and as a reminder of their presence and contributions. The stolpersteine project started in 1992 through its founder, Gunter Demnig. They can be found all over Europe. However, the responsibility to clean the stones is voluntary. Meaning, the vast majority of stones do not get cleaned regularly and a fair amount have never been cleaned. By organizing community clean-up campaigns, we hope to respect the memory of these lost souls, bring forward education about the Holocaust and address the true cost of hate. In today's society, hate and prejudice are rapidly rising notions. Therefore, a collection of Jewish students and StandWithUs Nederland decided to launch this mass cleaning initiative. We invite all communities to organize collective clean-ups of all stones that are to be found in a city. Especially, we invite Jewish communities and members to invite non-Jewish friends to clean as to educate about the Holocaust whilst partaking in this initiative. HOW TO CLEAN AND PARTAKE IN THIS MOVEMENT

1. Contact us - Let us know in which city you are planning on creating a mass clean-up. If you need resources, social media assistance or anything else, do not be afraid to let us know. We will help you organize such an event.

2. Splash water on stone
b. use a sponge and apply 'METAL POLISH' or 'VINEGAR' to it
c. Rub sponge on stone for 1-2minutes (reach edges + swipe vertical/horizontal)
d. Apply water to a cloth and clean the remainder of the cleaning solution from the stone. Dry of stone with cloth or towel paper
f. Write or 'Make Their Memory Shine'

26/02/2024

First big German city with an MTMS-sponsored action!
Last month, the Jewish student community of Dusseldorf in Germany held a commemorative event on January 27.
The history is rich yet the presence today to commemorate is richer. We would like to thank for having organized the event and inspired others to continues preserving and cleaning each year.
We would also like .jews for being partners throughout Germany.
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Emperor Henry IV in 1074 granted the Jews to settle in the region and to have trading rights in the Dortmund market. In 1096, a crusading mob eliminated most Jews in the community. Records pointing to the existence of an organized Jewish settlement there date from the 13th century. By 1257 the community had a Magistratus Judaeorum, a rabbi (clericus or papen), a cantor, shohet, and a Schulklopfer, and possessed a synagogue, a communal center, a cemetery, and a mikveh, for which ground rent had to be paid. Jews participated in the guarding of the city walls. In the *Black Death period the Jews were expelled from Dortmund (1350); the Judenturm ("Jews' Tower") was built with the spoils seized from them. They were readmitted in 1372 (for six- to ten-year periods) after making a payment to the count. Another expulsion seems to have taken place around the end of the 15th century as in 1543 the Jews were readmitted for an initial period of ten years, only to be expelled once more in 1596. In 1750, Jews had their organized community and got equal rights from Napoleon in 1806. During the Industrial revolution, the Jewish community grew from 120 to 4000 in 1933. Synagogues and schools were built while Orthodox and Reform were the main denominations. Unlike other cities, the community was forced to close its synagogue before Kristallnacht. By 1938, nearly half of the community fled. Dortmund became an assembly point for deportations to the East, with about 40,000 deported in eight transports between 1942 and 1945. After WWII, only 81 Jews remained. Yet, the population grew to 4000 by 2005, mainly through Soviet Jewish emigration.

Make Their Memory Shine

26/02/2024

First big German city with an MTMS-sponsored action!
Last month, the Jewish student community of Dusseldorf in Germany held a commemorative event on January 27.
The history is rich yet the presence today to commemorate is richer. We would like to thank for having organized the event and inspired others to continues preserving and cleaning each year.
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There were about 6000 Jews in 1933. After WWII, only 25 remained. There are around 8000 Jews in the city today, mainly due to immigration of Jews from the Soviet Union.

The Jewish history of Dusseldorf, Germany, is rich and complex. Jews have been present in the city since the Middle Ages, likely arriving as merchants and traders in the 12th century. They played significant roles in commerce, finance, and cultural life, contributing to the growth and prosperity of Dusseldorf. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Jewish community faced various restrictions and periodic expulsions, yet managed to maintain a presence in the city.

The 19th century marked a period of significant growth for the Jewish population of Dusseldorf, with Jews increasingly involved in industry, banking, and the arts. The construction of synagogues and establishment of Jewish schools reflected the community's burgeoning vitality. However, the rise of antisemitism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries posed challenges, culminating in the atrocities of the Holocaust.

During the N**i era, Dusseldorf's Jewish community suffered greatly. Jewish businesses were boycotted, individuals were stripped of their rights, and synagogues were destroyed during Kristallnacht in 1938. Many Jews from Dusseldorf were deported to concentration camps, where the majority perished.

In the post-war period, Dusseldorf's Jewish community began to rebuild. Survivors returned, and efforts were made to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. Today, the Jewish community in Dusseldorf continues to be an integral part of the city's fabric, with synagogues, community centers, and cultural institutions.

Thanks for helping us Make Their Memory Shine

21/02/2024

A few days ago, stumbling stones in the Leopoldstadt district of Vienna were defaced. This act of vandalism desecrates the memory of the people to whom the stones are dedicated but the collective memory of the Holocaust and its lessons as well.
We would like to thank for bringing this case to our attention.

Whenever a stone is defaced, we are committed to shining an even bigger light on their stories.

Thank you for helping us Make Their Memory Shine.

15/02/2024

Another day, another city and country!
We would like to thank the Vilna Camping Society for ensuring that the Stumbling stones across Vilnius, Lithuania are shining! This city has an incredibly rich Jewish history dating back centuries. The local Jews, nicknamed “Litvak” Jews only number about 3.500 – Which is about 4-5% of the Jewish population before the Holocaust.
The Jewish history of Vilnius, Lithuania, is a tapestry woven over centuries, rich with cultural, intellectual, and religious significance. Beginning in the 14th century, Jews settled in Vilnius at the invitation of Grand Duke Vytautas the Great, contributing to the city's development as a center for trade and commerce. The 16th and 17th centuries marked a golden age for Jewish culture in Vilnius, with renowned yeshivas attracting scholars from across Europe. More than 100 Synagogues, yeshivas, and other religious institutions dotted the cityscape, including the illustrious Great Synagogue of Vilna. However, the Holocaust during World War II inflicted devastating losses on Vilnius's Jewish population, resulting in the destruction of much of its vibrant heritage.
Vilnius, often referred to as the "Jerusalem of the North," has been a pivotal center of Jewish life in Eastern Europe for centuries. From its early settlement in the 14th century, Jews played integral roles in the city's commerce, culture, and intellectual pursuits.
However, with the onset of N**i occupation in 1941, Vilnius became a site of horrific atrocities against Jews.
Under N**i rule, the Jewish population of Vilnius was slaughtered, with the help of volunteers as well.

We shall never forget. We advise everyone to keep learning about this city and its past.

Thanks for helping us make their memory shine.

28/01/2024

The Second volume of the MTMS series "A country, a victim, a story" is released. Here, we share 8 stories from 8 different countries/regions which were occupied by the German army during the Holocaust.
Want to recommend a story for other countries? Reach out to us!
Thanks for helping us make their memory shine.

27/01/2024

Never Forget.
"Remembering the past to illuminate the future. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, let us honor the resilient spirits, cherish the memories, and stand united against hatred.

25/01/2024

Around the time of international Holocaust Remembrance Day, MTMS would like to spotlight the fact that the Holocaust was not an isolated singular event. It affected old and young, from Helsinki and Ukraine to Spain and Greece. MTMS are committed to combatting ignorance by illustrating stories, not numbers. This should be a moment of reflection and education.

January 27 1945 is the day the Red Army liberated Auschwitz. This day has been a wake up call to cherish life, stories and people.
This post aims to inform people that have a monotone view on the Holocaust and challenges all the readers to find more stories and discuss them.

For the following days, MTMS will receive 3 volumes of stories to spotlight the diversity in victims, stories and the range of the Holocaust.

Help us Make Their Memory Shine.

*Some of the countries mentioned did not exist during the Holocaust, or were under various regimes. The decision to include modern countries is to show the diversity in experiences and reflects the modern equivalencies regarding the communities. The decision is not a political one.

17/01/2024

Stolpersteine are artistic monuments. A manner to remember the ones who perished.
Aside from these stones, one can also remember the murdered through their own art.

Therefore, MTMS collected the last artworks of several artists who died during the Holocaust.
The 7 pieces are some of the last remaining proofs of life and proofs of expression.
We hope you gain insight by reading these stories.

"Flash/Backs" is a new series by MTMS in which we cover lesser-known aspects of the Holocaust. Ranging from the arts to events, MTMS will do its best to shine a light on insightful topics that are relevant today.
Hence, Flash/Backs refer to learning about the past by reflecting on it in today's world.
We invite any interested individual to contribute to this project.

Thank you for helping us Make Their Memory Shine.

09/11/2023

On October 31 and Nov 1, four stumbling stones/Stolpersteine were defaced in Rome.
People were committed to destroying the evidence and the memory of the Holocaust in the quest to take action in the İsrael-Hamas War.

The team of MTMS came together to collect the information of the individuals to whom the stones are dedicated. Thankfully, individuals were able to clean the stones and make their memory shine once again.

This is not the first time that the stones are vandalized in times of conflict and polarization. Let us fight for the memory of the victims and the lessons of the Holocaust. Make their memory shine.

27/10/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT.

The current flood of antisemitism and hate have affected us all. İncluding our educational movement.

We will be back In full swing soon.
For now, please refrain from reaching out to us with hate.
Help us Make Their Memory Shine.

26/09/2023

Another post, another country!
Recently, we reached a country where the stones have a complicated image. Yet, this country is also the one which arguably suffered the most during the War and the Holocaust. Thanks to wonderful volunteers, the Stumbling Stones in Wroclaw (Breslau) were recently cleaned!

Discover the old and fascinating history of this city and what happened to Germany’s 3rd biggest Jewish community. Even though Poland is the country with most Holocaust victims, only a handful of small cities contain these stones.

This is due to the controversial nature of the stones, which do not indicate who was responsible for the murder. Thankfully, winds are changing and new stones were laid in 2023 in Warsaw and a few other cities. Should MTMS come to your city? Send us a pm!

Big shout out to for making sure this cleaning could take place!

Hopefully, you can help us Make Their Memory Shine!

30/08/2023

Recently, MTMS partnered with the Holocaust Education Trust ( )and SWU UK ( )to clean the only Stumbling Stone in Great Britain! Not only this, but we ensured a public commemoration service happened at the stone in SoHo. Joined by a growing number of people from all walks of life, we ensured we could educate about the Holocaust in London's busy streets whilst commemorating Ada Van Dantzig. In this post, we ensure to explain the Jewish history of London and its connections to the Holocaust. We hope this action inspires others to learn about the Holocaust and for the city to lay Stumbling Stones for the other Brits that fell victim to the Third Reich. MTMS is incredibly grateful to SWU UK, the Holocaust Education Trust and MP Nickie Aiken. Join us and Help us Make Their Memory Shine

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