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Christine Schmidt, Bea Lewkowicz, Natalia Aleksiun The Wiener Holocaust Library, London6 November 2025, 6:30PM - 08:00 PM
The inaugural Eva Reichmann Lecture, held as part of the LBI 70th Anniversary Celebrations:
Eva Reichmann: Witness, Historian, Legacy
This special event celebrates the legacy of Dr. Eva Reichmann, a pioneering historian whose groundbreaking work continues to shape our understanding of Nazi persecution and Holocaust historiography.
Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Joseph Cronin (Director, Leo Baeck Institute London) and Dr. Toby Simpson (Director, The Wiener Holocaust Library) will open the evening by reflecting on Eva Reichmann’s enduring connection to both institutions and the significance of the new lecture series.
Roundtable Discussion
An expert panel will explore Reichmann’s life, work, and impact:
- Christine Schmidt (Wiener Holocaust Library)
- Bea Lewkowicz (AJR Refugee Voices Testimony Archive)
- Natalia Aleksiun (University of Florida)
Topics will include Reichmann’s efforts to collect eyewitness accounts, her role in shaping Holocaust scholarship, and the contemporary relevance of her work in understanding antisemitism and historical memory.
Q&A Session (20–30 minutes)
Followed by light refreshments.
This event will be live-streamed and recorded. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
This event is co-hosted by The Leo Baeck Institute London and The Wiener Holocaust Library and sponsored by the Hans and Berthold Finkelstein Foundation.
Image: The Wiener Holocaust Library collections
https://www.lbilondon.ac.uk/reichmann
