On view at the Center for Jewish History now through December 31st, “A Continuing Conversation: Moses Mendelssohn and the Legacy of the Enlightenment,” an exhibit that continues the conversations that Enlightenment thinker Moses Mendelssohn began, examining the relationship between Mendelssohn’s Judaism and his Enlightenment philosophy, and exploring his life and legacy to inspire new insights for contemporary thought. 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan.
From the partners’ collections: Goetz von Berlichingen mit der eisernen Hand
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Description: Limited edition of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Goetz von Berlichingen, illustrated with woodcuts by Bruno Goldschmitt (1881-1925), a German-Jewish artist from Nuremberg.
Creator: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Creator: Goldschmitt, Bruno, 1881-1925
Object Origin: Hellerau bei Dresden, 1923
Persistent URL: digital.cjh.org/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=797483
The far-reaching impact of World War II resulted in massive destruction,
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across and far beyond the European continent. In commemoration of the
70th anniversary of the end of the war, After the War uses photographs,
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This week, CJH Archivists
participated in #1Lib1Ref, a collaborative
Wikipedia
project encouraging all information professionals around the country
to edit one page, add at least one new link or citation, or start a brand new
page to further the reach of their archival holdings.
Here’s a breakdown of the
amazing CJH…