Tübingen, Germany, a picturesque university town, grapples with its dark history as a hub of Nazi activity during World War II. Once declaring itself "Jew-free," the city now actively works to acknowledge and atone for its past, fostering reconciliation and Jewish-Christian relations.

The TOS Church, a local Christian congregation, plays a pivotal role in this transformation. Its initiatives include the "March of Life," where descendants of Nazis march alongside Jews and Christians against antisemitism, and a "Museum of Guilt" exhibiting photographs of local Nazis and the atrocities they committed. The church prominently displays a banner supporting the release of hostages held by Hamas, demonstrating solidarity with Israel. Furthermore, the congregation incorporates Jewish traditions into their practices, celebrating holidays like Sukkot and Hanukkah, acknowledging the Jewish roots of their faith.

A powerful moment of reckoning occurred in 2003 when many church members discovered their own family connections to Nazism. This revelation led to a period of repentance and healing within the community. Kim-Sophie Kasch, a young worship leader, shared her family's experience of discovering her great-grandfather's involvement with the Wehrmacht and his participation in crimes against Jewish and Polish-Lithuanian populations.

The TOS Church's efforts extend beyond local remembrance. Since 2007, the March of Life movement has spread to over 20 countries, organizing visits to concentration camps and mass graves across Europe. In the US, the movement has evolved into the March of Remembrance, an annual walk commemorating Yom HaShoah, Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.

The church also uses creative mediums to educate younger generations about the Holocaust. The musical "A Ship Makes History," based on a Holocaust survivor's story, offers a non-threatening way to explore this difficult history. The play emphasizes the resilience of the Jewish people and their determination to rebuild their lives after unimaginable suffering.

This year, the church will honor Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar, who will share her story of survival in Warsaw during World War II. Shashar's resilience and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people serve as a powerful testament against the horrors of the Holocaust.