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Berlin Opens Condolence Book for Holocaust Survivor Margot Friedländer

Plans for a major memorial service are underway as Friedländer's private burial is set for Thursday at Weißensee Cemetery.

Audio: rbb24 Inforadio | 13.05.2025 | Thorsten Gabriel
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Overview

  • Margot Friedländer, a 103-year-old Holocaust survivor and honorary Berlin citizen, passed away on May 9, 2025.
  • A condolence book is now open at Berlin's Red City Hall, allowing the public to pay their respects until Friday evening.
  • Friedländer will be buried in a private ceremony on Thursday, May 15, at the Jewish Cemetery in Weißensee, where she will receive an honorary grave.
  • The Margot Friedländer Stiftung is coordinating a large public memorial service, with details on timing and location expected to be announced soon.
  • High-level participation, including President Steinmeier and Jewish leaders, is anticipated at the memorial, necessitating extensive security planning.