The primary message I want to express today is that the most alarming aspect of the Holocaust is often overlooked: it took place in one of the most educated, progressive, and cultured nations in the world.
During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Germany was at the forefront of art, science, and intellectual pursuits. Berlin was a vibrant hub for theater, where influential figures like producer Max Reinhardt fostered the talents of playwrights and


