Re: [Cz-L] About the synagogue and the cemetery

Dear Mimi,

To keep the historical record right, I must point out that the "Tempel" in
Czernowitz was set on fire on July 9, 1941, by the Germans, (Ref: Carp
"Cartea Neagra" vol.3, p. 33, et alia) specifically by members of SS
Einsatzgruppe D, headquartered at the Schwarzer Adler and under the command
of Otto Ohlendorf. I was in Czernowitz at the time. In 1946, I attended the
war crime trial of Ohlendorf before a U.S. Military Tribunal at Nuremberg
where he was sentenced to death and executed.

Regards,

Alfred (Fred) Schneider

----- Original Message -----
From: "Miriam Taylor" <mirtaylo_at_indiana.edu>
To: "Czernowitz" <czernowitz-l_at_cornell.edu>
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:35 AM
Subject: [Cz-L] About the synagogue and the cemetery

> Dear Czernowitzers,
>
> This is probably not be the best time for what I am about to write.
> While Israel may be on the brink of another war, I am sure most of you
> are too worried and preoccupied to have patience for much else.
> But if any of you find refuge from worry in being active, I would like
> to suggest that you search the internet and the reference libraries for
> information about these subjects:
>
> 1. According to Ukrainian law, who has legal ownership of the "Tempel"?
> The memorial hall next to the cemetery and the cemetery itself?
> I believe that private buildings are being returned to the heirs
> of the pre-war owners, what about buildings which were owned by a
> religious community?
>
> 2. The "Tempel" was set on fire by the Romanians and Czernowitz is
> recognized as under the sphere of influence of German Culture.
> Are either Germany or Romania, legally obligated to restore the
building?
>
> 3. I believe that UNESCO gives financial aid for the restoration of
> buildings which are declared to be part of "World Heritage". How does
one
> obtain their help and intervention.
>
> Even if you cannot devote time to this research now, please keep it in
mind,
> for when you can. We need to know the facts and adopt a practical
attitude.
>
> All the best,
>
> Mimi
>
Received on 2006-07-17 07:08:42