2010 Honorees

Here is an opportunity for Jews to recognize and honor remarkable Germans who have been dedicated to preserving the Jewish history of once-thriving communities in Germany.

Today’s righteous Germans are dealing with their country’s horrible past in a meaningful manner. Thousands of Germans have made extraordinary contributions to preserving vestiges of former Jewish life in their local communities, including historical records, cultural material, cemeteries and synagogues. They carry out such activities as volunteers because they feel it is the right thing to do – the preservation of Jewish material is one of the few ways in which they can respond constructively.

In January 2011, five Germans will receive the Obermayer German-Jewish History Awards in the elegant Plenary Chamber of the Berlin Parliament. They will be selected by a jury of seven eminent and knowledgeable individuals based on nominations to be submitted by September 24, 2010. The Call for Nominations and information about past awards and awardees can be found at http://www.obermayer.us/award.  A hard copy of the Call for Nominations can be requested by sending a letter to the German-Jewish Community History Council, 239 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 02465 USA or an email to germanaward@hotmail.com.

German Jewish Community History Council
239 Chestnut Street
West Newton, MA 02465