Wikipedia's first sentence called it “documentation archive of the history and culture of german speaking jewry”. Today it says “international research institute with centres in new york city”.
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Leo Baeck Institute-New York ( LBI-NY ) in Manhattan is a documentation archive of the history and culture of German speaking Jewry. LBI—New York’s mission is to promote the study of that history and culture. The primary archives are housed in the Center for Jewish History.1Founded in 1955, the Institute is named in honor of Leo Baeck , the Rabbi who was the last leader of the Jewish Community under the Nazis.2Baeck represented the modern assimilated Central European Jew. The bulk of LBI-NY’s archives are the personal papers of German speaking Jews. In addition to the personal papers, there is an 80,000 volume library which includes first editions of Moses Mendelssohn and Heinrich Heine , early 16th century writings, including Martin Luther , Sir Thomas More and Erasmus , as well as a comprehensive collection of periodicals published from the 18th to 20th centuries. Limited editions of twentieth century artists’ portfolios and several illustrated eighteenth century books on Jewish customs are included in the rare book collection. A project (DigiBaeck) is underway to digitize the archives and thereby provide on-line access to the entire collection. In addition to the archival processes of acquiring, cataloging and preserving, LBI-NY promotes study by sponsoring fellowships, holding seminars, and exhibits.3LBI-NY has a branch housed in the Jewish Museum Berlin .4
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The Leo Baeck Institute is a research institute with centres in New York , London and Jerusalem devoted to the study of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry .The New York centre also has a branch housed in the Jewish Museum Berlin . Founded in 1955, the Institute is named in honor of Leo Baeck , the Rabbi who was the last leader of the Jewish Community under the Nazis. Leo Baeck: teacher of Theresienstadt.
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The Leo Baeck Institute is an international research institute with centres in New York City , London and Jerusalem that are devoted to the study of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry .Volumes I-XL, 1956-1995 (CD-ROM) (in German and Yiddish).
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International Jewish research institute Not to be confused with Leo Baeck College .The Leo Baeck Institute , established in 1955, is an international research institute with centres in New York City , London , Jerusalem and Berlin , that are devoted to the study of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry.The institute was founded in 1955 by a consortium of influential Jewish scholars including Hannah Arendt , Martin Buber and Gershom Scholem .The Leo Baeck Medal has been awarded since 1978 to those who have helped preserve the spirit of German-speaking Jewry in culture, academia, politics, and philanthropy. Volumes I-XL, 1956-1995 (CD-ROM) (in German and Yiddish).
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The opening as it stood in 2025
International Jewish research institute Not to be confused with Leo Baeck College . The Leo Baeck Institute , established in 1955, is an international research institute with centres in New York City , London , Jerusalem and Berlin , that are devoted to the study of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. The institute was founded in 1955 by a consortium of influential Jewish scholars including Hannah Arendt , Martin Buber and Gershom Scholem . The Leo Baeck Medal has been awarded since 1978 to those who have helped preserve the spirit of German-speaking Jewry in culture, academia, politics, and philanthropy. Volumes I–XL, 1956–1995 (CD-ROM) (in German and Yiddish).
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documentation archive of the history and culture of german speaking jewry
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international research institute with centres in new york city
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