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In memoriam Boris Priadchenko.
We have just learned about the death of Boris Priadchenko. He passed away on September 28, at the age of 92. Like his wife Valentina, health-wise weakened since 2015, we knew, for the last several months, that he was tired.
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Study trip in The Netherlands of the Max Mannheimer Study Center
From the 29th of September to the 2nd of October, 2017 the staff of the Max Mannheimer Studienzentrum (MMSZ) came to the Netherlands to conduct research on the Dutch memory culture of the Second World War.
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Speech by Jean-Michel Thomas
"The Nazi mentality and its crimes, which left such an indelible impression on the entire world, are thus still with us and, unfortunately, are being rekindled by current events."
Speech by the General Commissioner (2s), Jean-Michel Thomas
President of the International Dachau Committee 30 April 2017.
Stolen gate returns home
22 February: the gate that was stolen two years ago, has been returned to the memorial site in Dachau.
The gate, bearing the slogan "Arbeit macht frei," ( "Work sets you free,") was located in the Bergen area of Norway after authorities received an anonymous tip last year.
The gate will not be returned to its original position at the entrance, where a copy now stands, but will become part of the permanent exhibition and it will be kept inside a transparent cabinet equipped with an alarm system.
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Tribute to Max Mannheimer
Speech of Barbara Distel at the Tribute to Max Mannheimer
on October 23 in Munich.
Stolen KZ-Door found in Norway..
The Comité International de Dachau is very happy with the recovery of the concentration-camp door that was stolen two years ago. The door was recently found in Norway....
Dear Max,
Allow me to offer my sincere condolences and the international salutations from all your friends.....
Max Mannheimer 1920-2016
Friday September 23 Max Mannheimer passed away at the age of 96.
More than 30 years he gave lectures to young people and adults in schools,
universities and elsewhere as an eye witness to the horrors of Third Reich and the Nazi era.
With the passing of Max The CID not only looses its vice president, but also a dear friend.
