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Meet the fellows – Cyra Sommer, 2025/26 cohort
Through our Meet the Fellows series, we introduce the researchers in our fellowship programme and the questions that shape their work.
LBI London Library Collection Arrives at Senate House Library
We are delighted to share that the LBI London library collection has now arrived at Senate House Library, following its transfer from Mile End Library at Queen Mary University of London last week.
Commemorating Leo Baeck (1873–1956)
The 23rd of May marks the birth anniversary of Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck, the namesake of our Institute. A scholar, teacher, and leader, Baeck remains a representative figure of moral resilience and intellectual courage within German-Jewish history.
The Soft-Spoken Sage: Exploring the Life of Rabbi Leo Baeck through the Exile Podcast
Rabbi Leo Baeck stands at the centre of German-Jewish history, yet his life and thought are often known only in outline.
Lost Books Lab: Taking the Library of Lost Books into the Workplace
The Library of Lost Books project has grown again. Building on two years of international engagement, we are pleased to introduce the Lost Books Lab Baden-Württemberg, which was launched on 1 May 2026.
Theodor Herzl: Birth Anniversary and Lasting Legacy
18 May marks the birthday of Theodor Herzl, born in 1860. A lawyer, journalist, and political activist, Herzl was the founder of the modern Zionist movement.
Meet the Leo Baeck Fellows: Meyrav Levy, 2021/22 cohort
The latest feature in the Leo Baeck Institute’s Meet the Fellows series introduces Meyrav Levy, whose research examines mediaeval Jewish prayer books, known as mahzorim, and how they fostered multi-sensory, immersive, and emotional experiences for worshipers.
Commemorating the Musical Legacy of Fanny Hensel
We mark the anniversary of the death of the composer Fanny Hensel, née Mendelssohn Bartholdy, who died on 14 May 1847. A central figure in Berlin’s cultural life, Hensel composed over 450 works, encompassing lieder, piano pieces, and chamber music.

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