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"Jewish Life in Magdeburg On Brink of Extinction - Discussed at City History Event on Tuesday at 7 PM"

Magdeburg Event Announcement: Explore Jewish life in the city's history on September 16th at 7:00 PM in the Kaiserin-Adelheid-Foyer of the Old Town Hall. Beate Seibert, the speaker, will discuss the challenging post-war period of Jewish life in Magdeburg.

"Nearly Faded: Exploring Jewish Life in Magdeburg's Past" / Historical City Event scheduled for...
"Nearly Faded: Exploring Jewish Life in Magdeburg's Past" / Historical City Event scheduled for Tuesday at 7:00 PM

"Jewish Life in Magdeburg On Brink of Extinction - Discussed at City History Event on Tuesday at 7 PM"

The city of Magdeburg is set to host a captivating historical evening on September 16th, at 7:00 PM, in the Kaiserin-Adelheid-Foyer of the Old Town Hall. Beate Seibert, a dedicated volunteer at the archive of the synagogue community in Magdeburg, will be the speaker for the event, which is part of the series 'Almost Gone - Jewish Life in Magdeburg'.

Beate Seibert's lecture promises to offer unique insights into Jewish life in Magdeburg during the 1980s. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of Jewish life in Magdeburg, past and present, Seibert will delve into the restart and changes in Jewish community life after World War II in Magdeburg.

One of the particularly interesting documents that will be presented during the lecture is a photograph of Renate Levy, who was likely a member of the Jewish community in Magdeburg during the 1980s. The photo, taken at a Seder meal around 1980 in the House of Crafts, Magdeburg, is a fascinating glimpse into the community's activities during that time.

Unfortunately, a search of the archives did not yield information about the original location of the photograph in the Landeskirchenarchiv Magdeburg, nor did it reveal details about a Jewish personality depicted at a Passover celebration in the House of Craftsmen in Magdeburg around 1980. However, the Landeskirchenarchiv Magdeburg remains the archive that houses the details of the photo of Renate Levy.

The event series 'Almost Gone - Jewish Life in Magdeburg' aims to showcase various aspects of Jewish life in Magdeburg, including during the 1980s. The lecture will also discuss the ups and downs of community life during the DDR era, providing a comprehensive overview of Jewish life in Magdeburg during this period.

For those interested in attending, the event program can be found online at www.magdeburg.de/stadtarchiv. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the rich history of Jewish life in Magdeburg.

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