Join us for the inaugural Eva Reichmann Lecture:
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.
Programme
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)
- Laura Jockusch (Brandeis University)
- 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 The Leo Baeck Institute London and The Wiener Holocaust Library.