May 17–June 14
Virtual Screening of Thomas Brasch's Films
As part of the Thomas Brasch Retrospective, register to view two of the director's films online, Angels of Iron (1981) and The Passenger: Welcome to Germany (1988).
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Current Exhibition
Last Stop Before the Last Stop – Theresienstadt, 1942–1945
LBI's new exhibition reveals inmates’ experience of the grim reality of Theresienstadt through memoirs, diaries, artworks, and artifacts.
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Upcoming Event, May 24
Thomas Brasch: The Life of an Artist
The life and legacy of artist Thomas Brasch will be the topic of discussion by Professor Cathy Gelbin, German Consul General David Gill, and artist Alexander Polzin. Dr. Melanie Lorek will moderate.
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Upcoming Event, June 7
LBI Book Club: Where She Came From
Author Helen Epstein will join us to discuss her book Where She Came From: A Daughter's Search For Her Mother's History.
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Announcement
Statement on Ukraine
The Leo Baeck Institute – New York | Berlin joins the Center for Jewish History in standing united with the Ukrainian people.
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News
Coronavirus Update
After months of illuminating Jewish history exclusively in a virtual space, the Center for Jewish History is thrilled to welcome you back in person in our reading room and our galleries on an appointment basis. As of November 2021, shipments of materials donations can be scheduled again.
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