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Guest Blog / Fighting Antisemitism in the United Kingdom Today

Dr Dave Rich, Director of Policy at the Community Security Trust, details what fighting antisemitism looks like in a modern and digital age in the UK today.

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Exhibition / Fighting Antisemitism from Dreyfus to Today

This timely exhibition explores the individuals, organisations and campaigns that have fought back against antisemitism in France, Britain and Germany over the century since the time of the Dreyfus Affair.

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Current opening hours and important visitor information

The Library is now open Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm. Please note we will continue to ask all visitors to wear a face covering and to observe social distancing.

We regret to inform visitors that our exterior lift is currently out of service. This is due to ongoing vital repair works and we apologise for the inconvenience.

Closure notices:

The Library’s exhibition space will be closed on Monday 16^th May for a private educational training day. The exhibition will be open as usual on Tuesday 17^th May. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Exhibition will be closed on the following dates:

Thursday 2 June

Friday 3 June

If you have a query please email [email protected] or call 0207 636 7247.

For collection related queries please email [email protected]

Getting here

The Wiener Holocaust Library
29 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DP

Underground: Russell Square, Goodge Street, King’s Cross

Bus: 188, 168, X68, 7, 59, 68, 91

Rail: Euston and King’s Cross.

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Opening times

Monday

10am – 5pm

Tuesday

10am – 5pm

Wednesday

10am – 5pm

Thursday

10am – 5pm

Friday

10am – 5pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Did you know?

The Wiener Holocaust Library is the oldest Holocaust archive in the world.

Virtual and In-Person Events

5 May / Hybrid Book Talk: Carole Angier in conversation with Philippe Sands

As part of the Library’s new academic event series, author and historian Carole Angier will be in conversation with Philippe Sands to discuss her new book which explores the life and work of the influential writer, W. G. Sebald.

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The Nazis confiscated personal possessions of prisoners arriving at Auschwitz concentration camps

9 May / Virtual Panel Discussion on Holocaust distortion

In partnership with Yet Again, the Library is hosting a panel discussion and inviting expert speakers to discuss some of the issues surrounding Holocaust distortion today.

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11 May / Exhibition Talk: We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain

The first event in the Library’s ‘Fighting Antisemitism’ exhibition series, historian and author Daniel Sonabend will tell the story of the militant Jewish anti-fascist organisation the 43 Group. Join us in-person or online.

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Support Us / Become a Member

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.

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