Gedenk- und Bildungsstätte Israelitische Töchterschule Dr.-Alberto-Jonas-Haus

Surrounded by Hate and Compassion - A "Jewish Republic" 1945 to 1949 in Lower Silesia

In July 2025, the new permanent exhibition "Jewish Children's Worlds: The History of the Israelite Girls' School" was opened to great acclaim. Located in the building of what was once Hamburg's largest Jewish girls' school, it sheds light on various aspects of the school's history from its founding in 1884 to its closure during the National Socialist era. This tour offers a range of interactive elements and historical materials, such as children's books, photos, and letters, in the monument-protected and carefully restored rooms. Biographies of the school's former students and teachers provide a personal connection to the subject. Learn more about the significance of the Israelite Girls' School in Hamburg's Jewish history and the importance of the school as the last Jewish school

During the National Socialist dictatorship in Germany, various currents of modern art were unwanted. The painters were persecuted, their works hidden or destroyed. This course connects the persecution of Expressionism, Dada, and Surrealism with the fates of the affected artists. In a lecture section, it is shown how old patterns of defamation return in today's attacks on artistic freedom. We invite you to think together about the importance of free art for our democracy.

Deciphering for Advanced Learners In this advanced course, all those who are already well acquainted with Sütterlin and have some experience deciphering old documents meet. We will examine more difficult texts and/or decipher your documents you bring along.