This exhibition explores the choices and humanity of older Jews in the face of persecution, flight and survival. Through rare photographs, personal stories and objects, the exhibition challenges our perceptions of age, vulnerability and agency, offering a vital new lens on the Holocaust.
We have received planning permission from Camden Council for a transformative new building extension, unlocking a major opportunity to extend our impact as one of the world’s leading centres for Holocaust research, education and remembrance.
The Library is open Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm.
The Reading Room closes early on Fridays, at 1:30pm
The Library is closed on Bank Holidays.
The Library will open later on Wednesday 22 April. The Reading Room will open at 11am, and the Exhibition Gallery at 1:00pm
The Library will open later on Wednesday 20 May, at 11am.
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The Wiener Holocaust Library
29 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DP
Underground: Russell Square, Goodge Street, King’s Cross, Euston, Tottenham Court Road.
Bus: 14, 1, 68, 91 to Russell Square, or 24, 29, 73 to Goodge Street or Tottenham Court Road.
Rail: Euston and King’s Cross.
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In this afternoon talk we will be joined by Warren Grynberg as he discusses his Holocaust family history, in particular the life of his father, Herschel Grynberg.
Join us for the London book launch of the volume, Older Jews and the Holocaust, co-edited by The Wiener Holocaust Library’s Acting Co-Director, Dr Christine Schmidt, Dr Joanna Sliwa (Claims Conference), and Elizabeth Anthony (US Holocaust Memorial Museum) and published by Wayne State University Press in cooperation with the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Join the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity for an online ‘In Praise of Books’ lecture about a landmark new book, Older Jews and the Holocaust.
In recent years, demands upon the Library have increased as we face rising antisemitism, racism and Holocaust denial.
Becoming a member is a powerful way you can support us in working towards our wider mission. In return you can enjoy of our exclusive member benefits and know that you are playing a significant role in the future success of the Library.
Search across our documents, books, periodicals, pamphlets and more.
Anyone is welcome to visit and study our collections in the Wolfson Reading Room.
This year we launched a groundbreaking new digital archive putting our unique archive at the hands of researchers worldwide.
Our free educational resource is here to help you learn the essential facts of the Holocaust, its causes and its consequences.
Missed one of our events? Visit our YouTube channel for virtual events, book talks, curator talks and more.
Reawakening Suppressed Music is a three-year project dedicated to recording and sharing some of the silenced symphonic works written by Jewish composers who suffered under the Nazis.
