I work in a woodworking shop. Recently, a lady approached us with a request to build garden furniture for her. “We’d like to create a relaxing spot in the garden, with benches, a table, and a few planters.”
When we later worked out the corresponding offer, it became clear that we wouldn’t be the ones building the furniture, but rather a group of young people from Israel and Germany. My curiosity was piqued, and I asked if I could come by to take a look. “You’re very welcome. We’re the Leo Baeck Institute.”
The foundation
What a coincidence— for more than twenty years I’ve lived just one house away. I had often seen the modest company sign in passing: “Leo Baeck Institute Jerusalem for the Research of the History and Culture of German-Speaking Jewry.” It is named after Rabbi Dr. Leo Baeck, who was the leading figure of German Jewry during the Nazi regime.
In 2007, the Federal Republic of Germany, in cooperation with the State of Israel, founded...
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