Preserving the legacy of German Rabbinic thought through the digitization of original manuscripts, historical publications, and modern scholarly research.
Library News and Events
December 28-29, 2025
In Memory of Prof. Paul Mendes-Flohr
International workshop focusing on Jewish intellectual history held in cooperation with the Bucerius Institute.
125th Anniversary of Lotte Carlebach-Preuss
This month marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Lotte Carlebach-Preuss. The library honors her memory as a devoted mother, rabbi's wife, and symbol of Jewish resilience.
View "Streiflichter" ExhibitionShlomo (Peter) Carlebach Papers
This significant archive (1955-1967) documents the preservation of Chief Rabbi Dr. Joseph Carlebach's private library and property restitution.
Digital Collection Highlights
Here is a quick summary of the features added recently to the JCI Digital Library
JCI publication series
The JCI Publication series reflects the academic and public mission of the Joseph Carlebach Institute. These include scholarly works authored by Miriam Gillis-Carlebach, as well as collaborative volumes developed in partnership with academic and public institutions in Israel and Germany.
Hans Friedlaender : Kriegstagebuch
July 1914- Jan.1915„Die Spannung wächst ständig, Freitag war bereits der Zustand der drohenden Kriegsgefahr erklärt, die Last ist unerträglich! In den Lokalen, Cafés, auf den Straßen ist nur die Rede vom Krieg!“
Hebrew Manuscripts
The HGallery offers access to selected Hebrew manuscripts and historical printed materials from the Carlebach Family Collection. This selection represents 100 years of rabbinic writing in Germany...