Memorial to the Jewish Inhabitants of Groninger Slums

This commemorative plaque, designed by artist Peter de Kan, commemorates the deportation and murder of Jews from Groningen during the Second World War.

The initiators hope that the plaque will encourage passers-by to reflect on the story behind it.
It contains some noteworthy words, but there is also a story behind it. It reveals a piece of overlooked history in the neighbourhood where it is located. The image of remembrance of the Holocaust,
The myth of the Rich Jew, which is at odds with the living conditions of the destitute Jews in the Folkingestraat neighbourhood. Jews were involved in trade and banking, among other things, but don't forget that the vast majority were not and were poor.

The text on the memorial plaque reads:
'1940-1945
In memory of the murder of the Jewish proletariat. They lived in bitter poverty in this neighbourhood, in back houses, slums, basements and attics. They were robbed of their meagre possessions, robbed of their freedom and ultimately robbed of their lives'.

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Source

• Text: Bert Deelman & TracesOfWar
• Photos: Bert Deelman