Holocaustüberlebende Renate Aris: »Ich habe Angst, dass es wieder aus dem Ruder läuft«

Renate Aris, eine der letzten jüdischen Holocaust-Überlebenden in Sachsen, erzählt von ihrer Flucht durch das brennende Dresden 1945 und ihrem Leben in Deutschland. Sie äußert tiefe Besorgnis über den Aufstieg der AfD und den wachsenden Antisemitismus, den sie als Bedrohung der Demokratie sieht. Aris betont die Dringlichkeit der Erinnerungsarbeit, um die NS-Verbrechen nicht in Vergessenheit geraten zu lassen.

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Intro: Rising right-wing extremism and the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt Warnings against ignoring early signs of extremism Debate on comparing the AfD to the Nazi era Childhood in Dresden and the end of WWII First experiences of persecution and wearing the Star of David Loss of pets and increasing restrictions on Jewish life Mother's courage and the deportation of relatives The bombing of Dresden and the flight through the burning city Hiding from Nazis and the joy of liberation Post-war education and the father's decision to stay in Germany Growing up in the GDR and a career in theater costumes Antisemitism in the GDR and the small Jewish community Educational work in schools and the need for Holocaust awareness Current rise in antisemitic attacks and violence Gratitude for democracy and hope for the future

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