The JCI Library and Archive collections have supported the research activities of the Carlebach Institute since its establishment in March 1992. Specializing in German-Jewish history and religious thought, the library also covers a range of other fields, including Jewish philosophy, culture, education, and more.
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FEATURED ARCHIVE COLLECTIONS
JCI DIGITAL LIBRARY
EXPLORING THE PAST, INFORMING THE PRESENT: DIGITAL LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS
These are daily personal records written between August 1914 and January 1915. At the time, Hans Friedlaender was 24 years old and serving as an officer in the German Air Force. He wrote in pencil, making the records often difficult to read. Despite the unclear handwriting, they remain a unique testament to his experiences and the events unfolding around him.
LIBRARY NEWS
In Memory of Prof. Miriam Gillis-Carlebach (1922-2020) - Five Years Since Her Passing
Timeless Words:
Life Quotes from the JCI Archive collections
'Pappi hat immer gesagt: 'Man kann nie wissen wozu was gut ist'. Es steckt so viel G'ttvertrauen in diesen Worten u. will ich sie nie vergessen!'
Esther Halberstadt about Moses Carlebach, 8.3.1939
'Er hat in Leipzig geschaffen und geleistet, was überhaupt nur Menschenkraft vermag, und es war ihm vergönnt, zu sehen, wie aus einer ganz kleinen Gemeinde.., eine führende Gemeinde Deutschlands wurde. Alle Institutionen, die Leipzig mustergültig aufweist, verdanken ihre Entstehung und ihre Entwicklung seiner Initiative und seiner dauernden Fürsorge...'
Hans Kroch about Rabbi Ephraim Carlebach, Nov. 1936.
CURRENT LIBRARY PROJECTS
JCI Hebrew homepage
Visit the JCI homepage on the Bar-Ilan University website for the latest updates on the Institute's activities, public events, publications, library and archival collections, digital resources, and more.JCI Library cataloging project
The JCI Library holdings are currently being integrated into a centralized cataloging project within the Bar-Ilan University library system. This initiative is designed to enhance remote search capabilities and improve overall access to our collection.Audiovisual collection
The JCI Audiovisual Collection features documentaries, interviews, public event recordings, and more. Our mission is to preserve these invaluable materials and make them accessible to the public.