Jüdisches Kinderheim Kapellner

Commemorating the Jewish Children's Home in Berlin

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Founded in 1934 in Potsdam, the Jewish Children's Home Kapellner moved to Hermannstraße 11 in Berlin-Zehlendorf in 1936. Between 1936 and 1942, it sheltered at least 32 children, youths, and adults, many of whom were later deported and killed.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1934

Guided Story

Standing here, you're at a place of remembrance. The Jewish Children's Home Kapellner moved to this street in 1936, after being founded in Potsdam in 1934. It provided refuge for at least 32 children, youths, and adults from 1936 to 1942. Many of them were later deported and killed. This memorial serves as a stark reminder of the dark times during the Nazi era, which profoundly affected the lives of many Jewish families. Take a moment to reflect on the history as you stand here.