(Edmonton) – On November 8, more than 100 community members gathered for the Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s annual Kristallnacht commemoration. On the anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass, community members came together to remember the lives, communities, and cultural heritage shattered by Nazi persecution, while reflecting on the enduring power of memory, music, and storytelling.
This year’s program, Kristallnacht: Songs of Survival, featured an inspiring performance by Theresa Tova and Matt Herskowitz. Through Yiddish music and storytelling, they celebrated a rich cultural heritage that the Nazis sought to destroy while affirming the strength of Jewish memory, identity, and tradition.
The evening’s program included the recitation of a moving poem by Dr. Francie Cyngiser, daughter of Holocaust survivors Bronia and Sidney Cyngiser z”l. It was also announced that beginning in 2027, a newly established Cyngiser family endowment fund will support Edmonton’s annual Kristallnacht commemoration, helping preserve this important tradition of remembrance and education for years to come.
Jewish Federation of Edmonton extended a sincere thank you to the performers, speakers, members of the Holocaust Education Committee, volunteers, and everyone who joined for this meaningful evening.
May the memories of those lost be a blessing.
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