Vernissage: From the speech of Martha Keil

[…] After the words of thanks, to the exhibition "we had a real Jewish life" - a quote from Hermann Hahn, in Israel then Zwi Gol, in which he describes the activities of the young people within their community. We already had to a 10-year jubilee, which is always a commemorative year to the "Anschluss", a larger exhibition, which was half a year to see. This is to stay longer and pay a small tribute to this synagogue, this hometown of a destroyed community. So beautifully renovated is this house, sad as it is, as an empty shell without community life and worship. 

Vernissage: Marion Rabinowitz

Shalom aleichem, Willkommen, Hello friends!

It is a great honor for us, my brothers Louis and Phillip and Phillip’s wife, Marilyn, and me to be here with you celebrating the 20th anniversary of the institute, jewish museum and synagogue of St. Poelten. Unfortunately, Louis’s wife, Rhoda and son, David, could not join us today. This would not have been possible without the dedication, hard work and insight of Dr. Martha Keil and her team of researchers who canvased the world for those like us whose families were part of this once extraordinarily vibrant and vital community. This institute is a living memorial to those cherished souls who once passed through these doors to pray, sing, and celebrate life. This must have been an overwhelming project. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you involved in this endeavor.