First report 57m ago•Last update 57m ago
Historical Reflection on Alice Brenner and Otto Weidt's Blindenwerkstatt
A post commemorates Alice Brenner, a Jewish woman who worked at Otto Weidt's workshop for the blind in Berlin during the Nazi era and attempted to send a message from a train to Auschwitz.
Background
During World War II, Nazi Germany systematically persecuted and murdered six million Jews across Europe. Otto Weidt, a German entrepreneur, protected Jewish employees in his Berlin workshop, providing a rare sanctuary amidst widespread atrocities. This period remains a critical focus for historical reflection and education.
Quorum · collective opinions
Historical Reflection on Alice Brenner and Otto Weidt's Blindenwerkstatt
First report 3h agoLast update 3h ago1 takes 1
commemoration of wwii victimneutralShow 1 post
started 3h ago•Last update 3h ago
Recalls the story of Alice Brenner, a Jewish employee at Otto Weidt's workshop, who sent a postcard from a train en route to Auschwitz.
iWitness comments
No comments yet — be the first to weigh in.