Leo Baeck Institute Inc

Programs: Library - the library of the leo baeck institute is internationally recognized as the most comprehensive repository for books documenting the history and culture of german-speaking jewry. Over 80,000 volumes and 900 periodical titles provide important primary and secondary material. Rich in rarities ranging from early 16th century writings to moses mendelssohn and heinrich heine, first editions and dedication copies of works by more recent prominent writers, many of its volumes were salvaged from famous jewish libraries that were confiscated and dispersed by the nazis. Most of the collection deals with central european jewry during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It also includes material dating back as far as the 16th century and is as current as the jewish population in germany today. The focus of the collection is on the diverse culture of german-speaking jewry, especially in the arts, sciences, literature, philosophy, and religion.

archives - the leo baeck institute archives is the outstanding documentation center of its kind. Individuals, families, and organizations have deposited their documents at the lbi. Family papers, community histories, and business and public records date back centuries and touch upon virtually every phase of german-jewish life. A unique collection of over 1500 memoirs offers rare insights into the lives of german jews from all walks of life from 1790 to the post-war era.

lectures and exhibits - fosters knowledge, stimulates interest and facilitates participation in research through public lectures, conferences & educational exhibits.

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