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1938Projekt: 80 Years since Kristallnacht

Magdeburg Kristallnacht
A damaged clothing shop in Magdeburg following the attacks on Jewish businesses and synagogues on November 9, 1938. LBI Photograph Collection, F 13380.
1938Projekt Logo
Courtesy C&G Partners.
This short film was premiered at this event commemorating 80 years since Kristallnacht.
Date/Time
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Venue
Forchheimer Auditorium (map)
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th St.
New York, NY 10011
Format
In person
Admissions
LBI/CJH/Partner Members, Students, Seniors: $5
General: $10
Cosponsors
AJHS logo
American Society for Jewish Music / Jewish Music Forum

As the LBI documents the German-Jewish experience of 1938 in the online “1938Projekt” it will commemorate the events of November 9, 1938, when state-sponsored gangs destroyed Jewish homes, synagogues, and businesses. Featuring remarks by historian Marion Kaplan (NYU), the premiere of a short documentary featuring individuals sharing their memories of 1938, reflections by radio personality and author Martin Goldsmith, and a musical performance by the Phoenix Chamber Ensemble.

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  • Commemoration
  • Concert
  • Lecture
  • US
  • Walking Tour

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