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Silence in Cologne: Together against anti-Semitism on November 6th!
On November 6, 2025, a walk of silence will take place in Cologne to commemorate the night of the pogrom and to show solidarity with the Jewish community.
Silence in Cologne: Together against anti-Semitism on November 6th!
On November 6th, 2025, a ceremony of silence will take place in Cologne to commemorate the anniversary of the pogrom night of November 9th, 1938. The Evangelical Church Association of Cologne and the Region as well as the Catholic City Deanery of Cologne, supported by the Catholic Committee, are calling for people to take a stand against anti-Semitism. The silent walk starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Jewish Museum at the intersection of Obenmarspforten and Unter Goldschmied. The destination is the synagogue at Roonstrasse 50, where the march will end around 7:30 p.m. The event aims to demonstrate solidarity with Jewish neighbors.
Bernhard Seiger, the city superintendent, expresses concern about the alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany. Statistics show that an average of 24 anti-Semitic incidents are reported every day nationwide. During 2023-24, there were a dramatic 8,627 recorded incidents, an increase of 77%. These anti-Jewish attitudes are often justified by the Middle East conflict, which further complicates the situation.
Solidarity and cohesion
Msgr. Robert Kleine, City Dean of Cologne, emphasizes the importance of solidarity with those affected by anti-Semitism. Gregor Stiels, the chairman of the Catholic Committee, calls for a strong signal for democracy and cohesion. The silence is supported by numerous different organizations and groups, which underlines the communal nature of the event. It should be noted that participants are asked not to carry banners or flags in order to maintain the focused and respectful nature of the silence.
For more information and to support the commitment, the appeal is on the website www.oekumenischer-schweigegang.de published.
In the context of current events, it is more important than ever to actively campaign against anti-Semitism and for respectful coexistence. Communities in Cologne are sending a signal of solidarity and hope that such incidents will be a thing of the past in the future.
As we prepare for this momentous silence, the question remains: How can we achieve more together to address the painful memories of the past and promote an inclusive society? Only through active action and solidarity can we have a positive influence on society.