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Toen het toch gebeurde

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Toen het toch gebeurdeVeel is er in Nederland geschreven over de Jodenvervolging tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. En terecht. Wat daarbij minder aan bod kwam is hoe het de Joden in het katholieke Zuid Limburg verging. Hoe verliep de co existentie van twee geloven in het gebied rond en in het bekende toeristenstadje Valkenburg bijvoorbeeld? Wat voor invloed had de verstrengeling van tradities en gebruiken op het moment dat een van de twee geloofsgroepen vervolgd en

Veel is er in Nederland geschreven over de Jodenvervolging tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. En terecht. Wat daarbij minder aan bod kwam is hoe het de Joden in het katholieke Zuid-Limburg verging. Hoe verliep de co-existentie van twee geloven in het gebied rond en in het bekende toeristenstadje Valkenburg bijvoorbeeld? Wat voor
invloed had de verstrengeling van tradities en gebruiken op het moment dat een van de twee geloofsgroepen vervolgd en gedeporteerd werd? Hoe zat het met de hulp aan de Joden en wat hadden zij van hun buren en bekenden te verwachten en te vrezen? De getuigenissen verzamelde Gabriel Smeets 35 jaar geleden in zijn geboorteplaats
Valkenburg aan de Geul. Hij sprak met de overlevenden van de Shoah: met geboren en getogen Joodse Valkenburgers, wier voorouders al in Valkenburg woonden, met Duitse Joden die zich in Valkenburg vestigden, met een gemengd gehuwde, katholiek gedoopte dochter uit een bekend Joods Valkenburgs gezin, met de zus van de half-Joodse
en in Valkenburg geboren verzetsstrijder Gerard Soesman en een overlevende van de kampen Westerbork en Theresienstadt die al voor de oorlog in Valkenburg kwam en na de oorlog trouwde met de voorzitter van de Valkenburgse Joodse Gemeente. Hun verhalen vormen de kern van dit boek. Het zijn de stemmen van hen die het meemaakten. Er wordt niet over hen geschreven. Zij komen zelf aan het woord.


“Smeets’ boek is belangrijk en lezenswaardig, het laat indringend zien dat het
grote drama ook aan een kleine Limburgse Joodse gemeenschap niet voorbij ging.
Je wordt er zelf getuige van.”
Herman van Rens

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Gabriel Smeets (1958) werd geboren en groeide op in Valkenburg-Houthem als zoon van de familie Smeets-Crolla van het Huis aan de Brug. Hij studeerde beeldende vorming en kunstgeschiedenis en was docent Beeldende Vorming. Smeets schreef van 1996-2006 over theater en dans voor ToneelTheatraal en Theatermaker . Van 2000-2006 was hij . mentor van het postgraduate programma DASARTS in Amsterdam. Als fellow was hij in 2005 verbonden aan het The National Art Journalism Program van Colombia University New York. Van 2006 tot 2014 was hij artistiek leider van de School for New Dance Development aan de Academie voor Theater en Dans Amsterdam en van 2014 tot 2022 werkte hij als artistiek directeur van Cullberg, het nationale gezelschap voor hedendaagse dans in Zweden. Als dramaturg werkte hij met Aziz Bekkaoui, Marina Abramović, Jefta van Dinther en Ibrahim Quraishi. Momenteel woont en werkt hij in Frankrijk.

 

 

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Ryan
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for High-Drive Dogs & Surprisingly Durable (six month review)
I use this ring ball for structured fetch and tug sessions with my high-drive German Shepherd mix (91 lbs. at 10 mon.), and it’s easily the best toy we’ve added to our routine. What makes it truly exceptional is how it allows my dog to engage in the full canine predatory sequence: • Chase: He locks in visually and bolts after the ring when I throw it. • Grab & Hold: He brings it back, pins it against my leg, and bites down firmly (the toy—not the leg!)—his way of acting out the natural catch-and-control behavior. • Unalive & Tug: We finish with a strong tug session, which satisfies his instinct to grip and shake—basically his version of “making the toy unalive.” • Settle & Chew: Afterward, he relaxes with a chew toy or eats—completing the full physical and mental cycle in a healthy, balanced way. Durability is outstanding—this toy stands up to intense tug sessions with no tearing or damage, even with a 91 lb powerhouse. My senior dog also joins in for double tug play, and it holds up beautifully to that too. I don’t leave this toy down for chewing—it’s not a chew toy. I use it specifically for fetch and tug, then put it away when we’re done. This keeps it exciting and extends its lifespan. My dog has other chew toys he can use freely throughout the day. This isn’t just another fetch toy—when thoughtful it provides a structured, instinct-satisfying experience that’s mentally enriching and physically engaging. If you have a high-drive or working breed, or a dog who thrives on interactive play, this ring ball is 100% worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
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JohnMichael Rodriguez
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Finally, a toy my dog hasn’t murdered
If your dog destroys toys like it’s their full-time job, this stick is the boss-level challenge they didn’t see coming. I gave it to my power-chewer (a pit mix with jaws of steel), and after a week of gnawing, tossing, and dramatic tug-of-war battles, it’s still intact. Not even a dent. I think it might be made of space-grade rubber or the same stuff they use in black boxes. It’s got a good weight to it — heavy enough to feel solid, light enough to toss without pulling a shoulder. No squeaker, no fluff, no sad stuffing guts all over the living room. Just pure chewable glory. Pros: • Actually indestructible (or close enough) • Great for aggressive chewers • No squeaker = peace and quiet • Easy to clean and doesn’t smell weird • Doubles as a fetch toy and chew stick Minor feedback: It’s a bit heavy for small dogs, and it doesn’t bounce or squeak — but if your dog’s into serious chewing, they won’t care. Also, don’t drop it on your foot. Trust me. Final thoughts: This toy is the Chuck Norris of dog sticks. If your pup has shredded everything else, give this a shot. It might just survive — and so might your sanity.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2025
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Matt
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Durable
If you have an aggressive chewer this will hold up for about a month. After about a month of daily use my police k9 will get the ends off. Is it completely indestructible no, does it hold up better then any other toy he’s had absolutely. When you have a dog with super high toy drive you understand nothing is indestructible but I will say a month for a toy to last with my dog is great and I accept the fact I just have to buy new toys monthly. For reference my dog will destroy a Kong in about half the time.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
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Dana
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
GREAT DURABILITY FOR MY XL SUPER CHEWER !
My dog LOVESSSSS this toy. It’s definitely one of her favorites! I have a Pit-Mastiff mix and she loves to chew toys, but her breed also means she’s got an outrageous amount of strength in those jaws, making it hard to find toys that can last without getting torn up super easily. We typically buy Kong “Super Chewer” toys and this has held up better than those! We’ve had it a good few months and it’s super durable. She gnaws on this thing every day for a good bit of time, and it doesn’t have any weak spots, holes, chunks missing, NOTHING, except a few dimples. It’s firm but also has give to it that (I think) really provides a good chewing option. It’s got enough weight and give to it that I can throw it for her and it’ll bounce without flying around crazy like some toys. The toy itself is not super cute, but my dog definitely is when she’s carrying it around everywhere 🥹 My only con is that I wish it came in other colors! I was surprised that she liked it so much because she typically prefers bright colored toys like red/orange/blue/green. It took some time, but once she warmed up to it and realized she could chew as hard as she wanted on it, it was game over from there.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2025
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Marty
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 4
Durable dog toy
Solid toy for Malinois
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026

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