Leo Baeck Institute London

The Leo Baeck Institute was founded in 1955 and is named after Leo Baeck, who was the last public representative of the Jews in Nazi Germany. Its aim is to put on record the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry throughout central Europe, from Koenigsberg to Alsace, whose contribution to their countries of origin was immense. The LBI consists of independent centers in New York, Jerusalem, and London. The Wissenschaftliche Arbeitsgemeinschaft, the Verein der Freunde und Foerderer in Frankfurt/Main and the branch of the New York archive at the Jewish Museum in Berlin – all in Germany – contribute to the work of the three centers.

The London Institute is responsible for The Leo Baeck Institute Yearbook, which has appeared annually since 1956. Its articles cover cultural, economic, political, social and religious history, the impact of antisemitism and the Jewish response to it. Its classified bibliography is recognized as being of unique value for researchers and students. Over the years, the London Institute has also produced many symposium volumes and monographs, as well as more than 70 volumes in the Schriftenreihe wissenschaftlicher Abhandlungen des Leo Baeck Instituts . In addition to its publishing activities, the LBI London organizes a broad range of events such as lecture programs and international conferences, both in the UK and abroad, and also funds fellowships.

More information about the history of LBI can be found in Preserving the Legacy of German Jewry: A History of the Leo Baeck Institute 1955-2005 (2005).

From the guide to the Leo Baeck Institute London Records, undated, 1907-2008, bulk 1956-2000, (Leo Baeck Institute)