Holocaust remembrance in the Netherlands

Overview

Commemorative ceremonies were held in the Netherlands to honor victims of the Second World War. In Gouda, Lex van der Helm delivered a speech during a Holocaust remembrance event, noting that 390 citizens of the city were murdered during the Shoah. He emphasized the necessity of understanding historical measures used to marginalize Jewish citizens to prevent future catastrophes.

During these remembrances, specific family histories were shared, such as the Monnikkendam family, whose members were murdered in Sobibor and Auschwitz. Additionally, the legacy of the war was examined through a scientific lens, with professor of epidemiology Jaap Goudsmit investigating the impact of intergenerational trauma and how the experiences of Holocaust survivors may affect subsequent generations.

Other local commemorations included a memorial service by SV Kampong to honor 31 club members who died during the war, marking the anniversary of a dedicated monument.

Entities

SV Kampong · Gouda · Lex van der Helm · Monnikkendam family · Asjer Waterman

Timeline

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Holocaust remembrance honors victims and explores intergenerational trauma
Commemorations in Gouda honor the Monnikkendam family lost in the Holocaust, while scientist Jaap Goudsmit explores the lasting effects of intergenerational wartime trauma.
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Netherlands holds commemorations for World War II victims
Commemorative events in the Netherlands honored victims of the Second World War, including 390 citizens in Gouda and 31 members of the SV Kampong sports club.

Sources

biografieportaal.nl · goudsmetaheerhuis.nl · kampong.nl