A lecture focused on the experiences of Jewish families in the Freising District during the Nazi era is set to occur on February 12, led by Freising city council member and political scientist Guido Hoyer. The event aims to shed light on the historical context of this region, where Jewish communities had established themselves since the late 19th century, contributing significantly to local society.

As outlined by the event organizers, Jewish individuals in Freising were respected members of the community but faced antisemitic sentiments from early on. The power grab by the Nazi Party in 1933 marked the start of systemic persecution, which escalated to their expulsion from Freising and tragic ends in extermination camps. This somber history underlines the necessity of remembrance as the number of survivors dwindles.

Only a few Jewish individuals survived the horrors of this period, with Alois Weiner from Moosburg being the sole person to return to the Freising District after the war. This lecture aims not just to inform, but to honor the lives and legacies of those who suffered, and to provide a platform for discussion about antisemitism and its impact on societies today.