Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Since 1955, LBI has been dedicated to preserving the rich history of German-speaking Jewry. One of our most groundbreaking achievements? DigiBaeck—a pioneering effort that has digitized millions of documents, providing researchers worldwide with unprecedented access to rare manuscripts, personal letters, photographs, and more.
At the forefront of this revolution was Bernie Blum, President Emeritus of the LBI New York, a longtime LBI Trustee and visionary leader who spearheaded the digitization of our archives. His work turned LBI into a pioneer in digital archiving, making it possible for anyone, anywhere, to explore history at the click of a button.
A key supporter in this mission? Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive and a champion of open knowledge. His expertise helped ensure that LBI’s vast collections could be accessed by scholars and history enthusiasts across the globe.
As we celebrate 70 years of LBI, we honor those who have worked tirelessly to preserve the past for future generations. Join us in exploring our digital collections and continuing the mission of making history accessible to all.
🔗 Discover more at LBI.org/collections/digibaeck
#LBI70 #DigiBaeck #PreservingHistory #DigitalArchives #LeoBaeckInstitute #BrewsterKahle #JewishHistory #GermanJewishHistory #HistoryMatters #ArchivalInnovation
Since 1955, LBI has been dedicated to preserving the rich history of German-speaking Jewry. One of our most groundbreaking achievements? DigiBaeck—a pioneering effort that has digitized millions of documents, providing researchers worldwide with unprecedented access to rare manuscripts, personal letters, photographs, and more.
At the forefront of this revolution was Bernie Blum, President Emeritus of the LBI New York, a longtime LBI Trustee and visionary leader who spearheaded the digitization of our archives. His work turned LBI into a pioneer in digital archiving, making it possible for anyone, anywhere, to explore history at the click of a button.
A key supporter in this mission? Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive and a champion of open knowledge. His expertise helped ensure that LBI’s vast collections could be accessed by scholars and history enthusiasts across the globe.
As we celebrate 70 years of LBI, we honor those who have worked tirelessly to preserve the past for future generations. Join us in exploring our digital collections and continuing the mission of making history accessible to all.
🔗 Discover more at LBI.org/collections/digibaeck
#LBI70 #DigiBaeck #PreservingHistory #DigitalArchives #LeoBaeckInstitute #BrewsterKahle #JewishHistory #GermanJewishHistory #HistoryMatters #ArchivalInnovation
