Charlotte Knobloch
Charlotte Knobloch is a Holocaust survivor and a prominent advocate for Jewish rights in Germany. As the former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, she has been an outspoken critic of the rising far-right movements in the country, particularly the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, which she fears echoes the dangerous ideologies of the past. Born in 1932, Knobloch's early life was marked by the repression and horrors of the Nazi regime, leading her to dedicate her life to ensuring that such atrocities are never repeated. Her recent comments reflect her deep concern about the increasing normalization of far-right rhetoric in German politics.
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Charlotte Knobloch is the president of the Jewish community who spoke about the open nature of the retirement home.
München: Brandanschlag auf jüdisches Altenheim vor Aufklärung – nach mehr als 50 Jahren - München
Germany· 2026-01-30
Charlotte Knobloch is the President of the Jewish Community in Munich and Upper Bavaria, who co-authored a book with Uschi Glas.
Dänische Ministerpräsidentin bei "Maischberger": Eine Hardlinerin, die sich von Trump nichts gefallen lässt - MedienGermany· 2026-01-28
Charlotte Knobloch is the President of the Jewish Community in Munich and Upper Bavaria, who co-authored a book with Uschi Glas.
Dänische Ministerpräsidentin bei Maischberger: Eine Hardlinerin, die sich von Trump nichts gefallen lässt - MedienGermany· 2026-01-28Charlotte Knobloch is the president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria and has survived the Holocaust under adventurous circumstances.
SZ-Podcast München persönlich: Charlotte Knobloch über neun Lebensjahrzehnte - MünchenGermany· 2025-12-24Charlotte Knobloch advocated against the awarding of the Tolerance Prize to Imam Benjamin Idriz.
Religionen in München: Dann erklimmt Alt-OB Ude unangekündigt das Podium - MünchenGermany· 2025-11-25
Charlotte Knobloch spoke out against Benjamin Idriz receiving the award.
Nach massiver Kritik: Imam Benjamin Idriz erhält dennoch den Thomas-Dehler-Preis - MünchenGermany· 2025-10-31
Charlotte Knobloch, president of the Jewish community, spoke about the deep wounds caused by the pogrom on October 7.
München feiert Geisel-Freilassung: Oberbürgermeister optimistisch - MünchenGermany· 2025-10-14
Charlotte Knobloch, the President of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, collaborates on a petition addressing antisemitism.
München: Fünf-Punkte-Plan gegen Antisemitismus - MünchenGermany· 2025-10-06
Charlotte Knobloch, former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, spoke about a 'new chapter' in German-Jewish history during the inauguration of the Ohel-Jakob-Synagogue.
Jüdisches Gotteshaus im Stil der Neuen Sachlichkeit
Switzerland· 2025-09-27
Charlotte Knobloch spoke about the current Middle East conflict and its impact on society during the clinic's anniversary celebration.
Psychiatrie: Das 120 Jahre alte Isar-Amper-Klinikum ist moderner denn je - Landkreis MünchenGermany· 2025-07-20
Charlotte Knobloch, a Holocaust survivor and honorary citizen of Munich, expressed concerns about the demonstration's route near the synagogue.
Menschenkette um Münchner Synagoge – „Antizionismus“ und Hassparolen bei Demonstration - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-19
Charlotte Knobloch, the honorary citizen of Munich and president of the Jewish community, expressed her outrage over the planned demonstration near the synagogue.
Demonstration angekündigt: Münchner Juden fürchten Spießrutenlauf zum Schabbat - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-18
Charlotte Knobloch is a prominent figure who survived the Holocaust and later became the president of the Jewish community in Munich.
80 Jahre Israelitische Kultusgemeinde München: Über die Hoffnung in verstörenden Zeiten - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-15
Charlotte Knobloch, now president of the Jewish Community in Munich, recalls her reunion with her father after the war.
Das Wunder von München: Wiedergründung der jüdischen Gemeinde vor 80 Jahren - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-15
Charlotte Knobloch is the president of the Israelite Cultural Community.
Klassik am Odeonsplatz: So lief das Konzert - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-12
Charlotte Knobloch is a Holocaust survivor and a prominent voice for the Jewish community in Germany.
קצין משטרה בגרמניה, שאיחל לשורדת שואה "למות בתאי הגזים", לא יפוטר
Israel· 2025-07-06
Charlotte Knobloch is a Holocaust survivor and has been the president of the Israelite Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria for 40 years.
Bayerischer Verwaltungsgerichtshof weist Kritik an mildem Knobloch-Urteil zurück - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-04
Charlotte Knobloch is the president of the Israelite Cultural Community and spoke out against antisemitism in the context of a police officer's misconduct.
München: Personenschützer hetzt gegen Charlotte Knobloch – und darf im Polizeidienst bleiben - MünchenGermany· 2025-07-02
Charlotte Knobloch's bodyguard wrote antisemitic chats, joking about Auschwitz.
Dieses Urteil erschüttert das Vertrauen in die Justiz - MeinungGermany· 2025-07-01Charlotte Knobloch, president of the Jewish community in Munich, feels that the Stolpersteine disrespect the victims.
Stolpersteine in München verlegt: Gedenken an jüdische Opfer - MünchenGermany· 2025-06-22
Charlotte Knobloch is the president of the Israelite Community and has contributed significantly to memorial efforts in Munich.
Neun neue Gedenktafeln für Münchner Shoah-Opfer - MünchenGermany· 2025-06-18
Charlotte Knobloch, the president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, expresses her support for Israel's actions in response to the Hamas attacks.
Hamas: Dutzende Opfer bei israelischem Angriff in Gaza
Luxembourg· 2025-06-01
Charlotte Knobloch, the president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, expresses her support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
Trump zuversichtlich mit Blick auf Waffenruhe in GazaLuxembourg· 2025-05-31Charlotte Knobloch is the President of the Jewish Community in Munich who welcomed the visitors.
Antisemitisches Coverbild am Bayerischen Nationalmuseum: Schon der zweite Skandal in einem Monat - KulturGermany· 2025-03-25
Charlotte Knobloch is the most prominent representative of Jewish Germans today.
Fritz Neuland: Das Leben eines jüdischen Anwalts in München - GesellschaftGermany· 2025-03-24
Charlotte Knobloch is involved in the debate about looted art in the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
Charlotte Knobloch zur Debatte über Raubkunst in den Bayerischen Staatsgemäldesammlungen - KulturGermany· 2025-03-06
Charlotte Knobloch is the president of the Israelite Community and participated in the memorial event for Arthur Schönberg.
München: Gedenken an Arthur Schönberg, den Mitbegründer des Deutschen Museums - MünchenGermany· 2025-03-06
Charlotte Knobloch is a Holocaust survivor and the former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
Opinion: As a Holocaust survivor, I’m alarmed to see the rising strength of Germany’s far right
Canada· 2025-02-22