The Wiener Holocaust Library publishes Open Letter to Netflix UK regarding Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr’s so-called ‘joke’ about the Holocaust in the Netflix special His Dark Materials is shocking and offensive and should be removed immediately.
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Educational Programme at the Library
We are delighted to announce that the Library’s new free educational series for the 2022 Spring/Summer Term is now open for booking.
Echoes of Fascism: Conference on the far-right today
Hosted by the Library, the ‘Echoes of Fascism’ conference explored the various facets of the challenge and threat posed by radical right and neo-fascist movements today.
The End of the Holocaust and the Aftermath of Genocide, Holocaust Memorial Day 2022
Roxy Moore has written an article exploring the end of the Holocaust and the aftermath of genocide for Holocaust Memorial Day, reflecting on the 2022 theme of ‘One Day’.
Jewish Heritage in Northern Ireland
Keira Dobbin, Library Assistant at Special Collections & Archives at McClay Library at Queen’s University in Belfast, explores Jewish heritage in Northern Ireland.
The Library is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge
The Library is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021. All donations we receive during the campaign will be doubled, having twice the impact on the Library.
Second Annual Alfred Wiener Lecture: Holocaust History Under Siege
On Wednesday 17 November the Library hosted the second Annual Alfred Wiener Holocaust Memorial Lecture at the Museum of London. We were delighted that over 500 people attended or tuned in to watch this lecture.
Lost grave of Jewish Commando hero finally remembered after 45 years
Archivist Martin Sugarman has helped to uncover the story of Austrian-Jew Kurt Goldschlager, who fought with the British Army in Europe, and was originally buried as a Catholic in an unmarked grave. Now, his headstone has been reconsecrated.
Refugee Stories: The Library is launching a new innovative digital resource
We are pleased to announce that in November 2021 the Library will be launching a new online Refugee Map resource. Supported by Arts Council England funding, this new digital resource will highlight the Library’s rich collections of Family Papers, making our archival material related to refugee stories more accessible.
Exhibiting Fascism: Exploring the Allure of Radicalism
Dr Roland Clark writes about curating the Library’s new exhibition which explores the allure of radicalism.
