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A stumbling sill in memory of the Jewish community

Where? Place de la Résistence, L-9023 Ettelbruck

Discover a poignant tribute to Ettelbruck's vibrant pre-war Jewish community, as you walk through the historic heart of the town and stumble upon the "Stumbling sill."

In 2013, students from the Catholic private school Ste-Anne took the initiative to install a "Stolperstein", a Stumbling sill on Place de la Résistance in Ettelbruck. This memorial marks the location where a vibrant Jewish community once thrived, with numerous shops, before World War II. The Stumbling sill, a creation by German artist Gunter Demnig, is part of his broader Stolpersteine project, which commemorates the victims of National Socialism.

The Stumbling sill is a thought-provoking reminder of the rich Jewish life that existed in Ettelbruck before the tragic events of the Shoah. Its purpose is to engage passers-by in reflecting on this history, encouraging them to remember the community that once flourished here.

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Address: Stolperstein Ettelbruck
Place de la Résistence
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