Charlotte Knobloch re-elected president of Jewish Community Munich
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- Charlotte Knobloch, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor, was unanimously re-elected as president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria.
- She has held the position since 1985 and previously led the Central Council of Jews in Germany and served as vice-president of the World Jewish Congress.
- Knobloch was recognized in 2013 with the Bavarian Constitutional Order for her work promoting reconciliation and combating antisemitism.
Charlotte Knobloch, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor, secured another four-year term as president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria (IKG). She was unanimously re-elected without any opposing candidates on Thursday evening, the community announced. Knobloch has been the IKG president since 1985.
Born in Munich, Knobloch survived the Holocaust in Franconia before returning to her hometown. Her extensive public service includes leading the Central Council of Jews in Germany from 2006 to 2010 and serving as vice-president of the World Jewish Congress from 2005 to 2013.
In recognition of her personal and political commitment to reconciliation and her fight against antisemitism, Knobloch was awarded the Bavarian Constitutional Order in 2013. Her continued leadership underscores her long-standing dedication to the Jewish community and combating hatred.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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