The Finkelstein Legacy
Two fates connected to I.G. Farben
In the history of the Finkelsteins, we look at Dr. Hans Finkelstein and his son Berthold, who both had connections to I.G. Farben and are representative of the fate of Jewish people at I.G. Farben during National Socialism and the Second World War. Their stories came to light during research activities in the Bayer archives. We know that many more stories like these have remained and will perhaps remain hidden. We can only tell them through extensive and systematic research and a targeted examination of the past. The research is still ongoing and we continue to support it.
By telling stories like these of Hans and Berthold Finkelstein, we are helping to keep their memory alive. We want to ensure that neither their fate nor that of other victims is ever forgotten.
Portrait of Dr. Hans Finkelstein. © Finkelstein Family
© Marcus Mueller-Saran
Johannes Finkelstein
Johannes Finkelstein – son of Berthold Finkelstein and grandson of Hans Finkelstein, member of the Foundation’s advisory council.
“The Hans and Berthold Finkelstein Foundation is promoting tolerance and reconciliation just as my father did. I view my own personal involvement as a way of carrying forward my father’s legacy. That gives me a real connection to his life.”
