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This is part 2 of the remarkable story of Rabbi Leo Baeck.
Trapped in the “model ghetto” of Theriesenstadt, Rabbi Baeck led philosophical discussions that gave a fleeting sense of normalcy to his fellow inmates. But life in the ghetto was harrowing – hygiene was poor, food was scarce, and, as a member of the Jewish Council, Baeck had to make decisions that strained his strong moral principles. Dedicated to protecting his community in whatever way he could, Baeck stayed on at Theriesenstadt until the very end, cementing his role as a powerful symbol of German-Jewish resilience and dignity.
EXILE EPISODE 32: THE TEACHER OF THERESIENSTADT
Part 2 of the Leo Baeck Story
🎧️ Listen now: lbi.org/projects/podcast/episode-32
The Leo Baeck Collection in the LBI Archives includes over four linear feet of vital documents, correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs from Baeck’s estate and that of his granddaughter Marianne Dreyfus. He also appears as a correspondent in the archival collections of countless others ranging from Albert Einstein to his congregants, students, and colleagues.
Learn more at lbi.org/leobaeck.
Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute, New York and Antica Productions. It’s narrated by Joshua Malina.
This episode was written by Ilan Goodman.
Our executive producers are Laura Regehr and Stuart Coxe.
Our producer is Emily Morantz.
Research and translation by Isabella Kempf.
Voice acting by Patrick Garrow.
Sound design and audio mix by Gaëtan Harris, with additional mixing by Philip Wilson.
Theme music by Oliver Wickham.
This episode of Exile is made possible in part by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future.
🖼️ All but one drawing on display are by Norbert Troller, who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt and, at great personal risk, captured scenes from daily life in the camp. His works document not only the horror, but also moments of humanity and hope. Troller’s extensive estate, comprising over 300 drawings, photographs, and biographical documents, is now preserved at the Leo Baeck Institute in New York.
Leo Haas, Work Brigade at Theresienstadt, 1943. LBI, 83.189. Haas worked in the graphic design department in Theresienstadt.
This is part 2 of the remarkable story of Rabbi Leo Baeck.
Trapped in the “model ghetto” of Theriesenstadt, Rabbi Baeck led philosophical discussions that gave a fleeting sense of normalcy to his fellow inmates. But life in the ghetto was harrowing – hygiene was poor, food was scarce, and, as a member of the Jewish Council, Baeck had to make decisions that strained his strong moral principles. Dedicated to protecting his community in whatever way he could, Baeck stayed on at Theriesenstadt until the very end, cementing his role as a powerful symbol of German-Jewish resilience and dignity.
EXILE EPISODE 32: THE TEACHER OF THERESIENSTADT
Part 2 of the Leo Baeck Story
🎧️ Listen now: lbi.org/projects/podcast/episode-32
The Leo Baeck Collection in the LBI Archives includes over four linear feet of vital documents, correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs from Baeck’s estate and that of his granddaughter Marianne Dreyfus. He also appears as a correspondent in the archival collections of countless others ranging from Albert Einstein to his congregants, students, and colleagues.
Learn more at lbi.org/leobaeck.
Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute, New York and Antica Productions. It’s narrated by Joshua Malina.
This episode was written by Ilan Goodman.
Our executive producers are Laura Regehr and Stuart Coxe.
Our producer is Emily Morantz.
Research and translation by Isabella Kempf.
Voice acting by Patrick Garrow.
Sound design and audio mix by Gaëtan Harris, with additional mixing by Philip Wilson.
Theme music by Oliver Wickham.
This episode of Exile is made possible in part by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future.
🖼️ All but one drawing on display are by Norbert Troller, who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt and, at great personal risk, captured scenes from daily life in the camp. His works document not only the horror, but also moments of humanity and hope. Troller’s extensive estate, comprising over 300 drawings, photographs, and biographical documents, is now preserved at the Leo Baeck Institute in New York.
Leo Haas, Work Brigade at Theresienstadt, 1943. LBI, 83.189. Haas worked in the graphic design department in Theresienstadt.
