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Tracing the Path of Censorship: First Editions of Burned Books in the JMB Library

Public Tour of the JMB Library

In the foreground are six antiquarian books on a table. Bookshelves can be seen in the background.

Jewish Museum Berlin; photo: Melanie Franke

Starting in May, Monika Sommerer, head of the JMB Library, will be giving regular tours of the library’s history and extensive collection. She will highlight special works on various subjects – from the first editions of writings by important Jewish authors and volumes on art, and from prayer, address, and even cookery and children’s books.

Past event

Map with all buildings that belong to the Jewish Museum Berlin. The W. M. Blumenthal Academy is marked in green

Where

W. M. Blumenthal Academy, Reading Room
Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 1, 10969 Berlin
Postal address: Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin

The first library tour marks the 91st anniversary of the National Socialist book burnings. A particular focus is placed on valuable works by ostracized authors from the one-of-a-kind George Warburg Collection. 

Where, when, what?

  • WhenWed 8 May 2024, 4 pm
  • Where W. M. Blumenthal Academy, Reading Room
    Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 1, 10969 Berlin
    Postal address: Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
    See location on map
  • Entry fee

    Free of charge

  • ParticipantsMax. 25 people

    Next date16 Jul, 4 pm: Sex: Jewish Positions in the JMB Library – library tour accompanying the current exhibition 
    18 Sep, 4 pm: Jewish Cuisine: Cookbooks int the JMB Library

    Please noteLibrary tours for groups large and small can also be arranged on an individual basis.

    Contact bibliothek@jmberlin.de

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