A powerful and emotional rally took place in Berlin this week as hundreds of Holocaust survivors and their descendants marched through the Brandenburg Gate, lighting candles in memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. The event ended with a concert under the banner of: “Israel, you are not alone.”

The gathering featured prayer, speeches, and live performances—including traditional Israeli dance—by descendants of Nazis who publicly denounced their ancestors’ crimes and voiced their support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Their participation was both symbolic and striking, highlighting the possibility of generational reckoning and solidarity.

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The concert quickly went viral on social media, drawing a wide range of responses—some deeply moved, others skeptical.

Ilana Israelov asked:

“Descendants of those who murdered our 6 million brothers and sisters, grandfathers and grandmothers? I don’t understand why give them a stage.”

Elad Daniel responded warmly:

“They’re so sweet and talented.”

Sushie S remained unconvinced:

“They will never be able to apologize! No behavior from them will help.”

Al Rosenberg offered a more generous view:

“Kudos to them for standing on the right side of history!

They are ashamed of the horrific acts their great-grandfathers did and choose to stand with Israel—and in many cases stand against their families. Worthy of appreciation.”

Ofer Koren posed a reflective question:

“If it’s possible to get to this with the descendants of Nazis, why not with the descendants of Palestinians?”

As tensions around Israel continue to escalate globally, this rally served as a poignant reminder of historical responsibility, moral courage, and the enduring hope for unity in the face of darkness.

    Eric Rosenberg May 8, 2025 7:48 am

    Sorry, this is totally inappropriate and embarrassing for everyone who participated (both as entertainers and spectators). I’m honestly shocked that someone would this think this was a good idea.

    Gary King May 8, 2025 4:08 pm

    This is hard to hear for those who do not seek absolute Truth:
    ‘ “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. ‘

    ‘ “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” ‘
    – Luke 6:27 – 31 & :37-38 (NKJV)

    Do not hold the condemnations of previous generations against their descendants, or there would be no hope for the whole of humanity before The One Hashem, our True Judge.

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