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Director of the Leo Baeck Institute London. Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London.

German and Jewish history. Much else besides.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk
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The LBI London relocated to Senate House last month, bringing us closer to our academic partner Birkbeck and the venue for many of our lectures.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The inaugural Eva Reichmann Memorial Lecture was held last Thursday evening at The Wiener Holocaust Library, as part of the Leo Baeck Institute’s 70th anniversary celebrations.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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We are pleased to announce the Leo Baeck Institute London’s 70th Anniversary Biennial Lecture, to be delivered by Professor Frank McDonough at Keynes Library, 43 Gordon Square, on 23 October 2025 at 6:30pm.

Book now: lbilondon.ac.uk/biennial
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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The Leo Baeck Institute London is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to explore intersections between German-Jewish and British history, including the history of the British Empire.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/vacancies
October 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The Leo Baeck Institute London announces the rescheduled third lecture in the LBI London Lecture Series 2025.

Join Prof Erin Hochman online, 7pm (UK time) Thu 9 October, for Rethinking German Nationalism in the Interwar Period.

Book now: lbilondon.ac.uk/hochman-25

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October 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The Leo Baeck Institute London offers internships of varying length to students specialising in German-Jewish studies or a related field.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/vacancies
September 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Hugo Haase (1863–1919) was a lawyer, Social Democrat, and later co‑founder of the USPD. Discover his role in German politics and Jewish experiences of democracy in our latest feature: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/research/lbi...
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The Leo Baeck Institute warmly wishes Shanah Tovah to all who celebrate.

This image comes from Dreams of Childhood, a German-Jewish children’s book from our collection. Explore the flipbook here: lbilondon.ac.uk/flipbooks/dr...
September 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Meet the Leo Baeck Fellows: Anna Marion Weber, 2024/25 cohort

We are delighted to introduce Anna Marion Weber, whose doctoral research explores Jewish identity and cultural life in post-war Germany

lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/09...
September 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Jeden Tag bis zum Historikertag eine Fachsektion! Heute:

Deutsch-jüdische Geschichtsschreibung nach der Shoah. Historische Bilanz, Zukunftsperspektiven und gegenwärtige Herausforderungen

mit: @philipplenhard.bsky.social und Miriam Rürup (Sektionsleitung)
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Edgar Feuchtwanger OBE (1924–2025) at the age of 100.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/09...
September 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New Publication: ‘Constructing Identity and Belonging in the Diaries and Memoirs of Kindertransport Refugees’

🔗 Read it online (paid access): doi.org/10.1093/leob...

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/09...

#LeoBaeckInstituteLondon #GermanStudies #JewishStudies #GermanHistory @monjast96.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Dr Monja Stahlberger is the Leo Baeck Institute London’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow for 2025–26. Her current research project explores how German-Jewish exile families have transmitted cultural memory across borders and generations.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/research/lbi...
July 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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We are delighted to announce that the Leo Baeck Institute London’s 2025 Summer Lecture, delivered by Dr Lisa Pine (IHR, University of London), is now available to stream on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Listen now: lbilondon.ac.uk/pine-25

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July 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The Leo Baeck Institute London held a Fellowship Seminar at Birkbeck, University of London, on 1 and 2 July 2025. The event brought together doctoral fellows and scholars to discuss research in German-Jewish history and culture.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/07...

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July 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The Leo Baeck Institute London is honoured to receive a donation of four books from the personal library of Pauline Paucker, widow of the late Dr Arnold Paucker, who served as Director of LBI London from 1959 to 2001.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/07...
July 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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We’re excited to launch our new interview series: ‘Civil Engagement and Democracy in German History: Jewish Experiences and Perspectives’.

Read the first interview here: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/research/eng...

Upcoming features include Lina Morgenstern, Hugo Preuß, and more.
June 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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We warmly invite you to join us for the LBI Summer Lecture 2025.

Hitler’s Mein Kampf: Reflections 100 Years On
Dr Lisa Pine
Thu 10 July 2025
5:30 - 7:00pm
Senate House, London

Book now: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/pine
June 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Happening today! You can also watch online ⬇️
juedstudien.bsky.social Jüdische Studien @juedstudien.bsky.social · Jun 16
#70JahreLBI | Livestream der Festveranstaltung im Jüdischen Museum Berlin | Das Leo Baeck Institut feiert 70-jähriges Bestehen | Dienstag ab 19 Uhr

Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/QXtQMgf...
June 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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LBI London is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Alice Riegler as Programme and Development Officer.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/06...

#LeoBaeckInstituteLondon #GermanStudies #JewishStudies #GermanHistory #JewishHistory #AcademicResearch #LBILondon
June 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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In case you missed it:

Nicholas Courtman’s recent lecture, ‘(Un)Welcome Returns? Re-Naturalisation Rights of German Jews in Germany’, is now available to stream.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and the LBI London YouTube channel.

Links: lbilondon.ac.uk/courtman-25
June 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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“After the war, Germany rebuilt its international reputation on its policy of officially acknowledging its past crimes. But that reckoning is carefully curated...”

@hahauenstein.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Today, on his birthday, we remember the life and legacy of Leo Baeck (1873–1956), one of the most important German-Jewish thinkers and leaders of the 20th century.

www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
May 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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We regret to inform you that tomorrow’s lecture, ‘Rethinking German Nationalism in the Interwar Period’ by Dr Hochman, is postponed due to the speaker’s illness.

We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience caused. A new date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you.
May 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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We are pleased to present a new digital flipbook of Lina Morgenstern’s historic Illustrated Cookbook (1907) – a culinary artefact that helped shape Berlin’s social landscape in the early 20th century.

Read more:
www.lbilondon.ac.uk/news/2025/05...
May 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM