Show & Tell: Schocken Publishing House
Guided Tour of the JMB Library (in German)
Following the conclusion of the exhibition Inventories – The Lagacy of Salman Schocken, Monika Sommerer, director of the JMB Library, will guide visitors through the extensive collection of books published by Schocken Verlag, with locations in Berlin, Tel Aviv, and New York. This is a final opportunity to view the books together before they are moved to storage.
past event
Where
W. M. Blumenthal Academy, Library
Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 1, 10969 Berlin
Postal address: Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Monika Sommerer, director of the JMB Library, regularly gives tours of the library's collection and history. She presents special works on a variety of topics, ranging from first editions by important Jewish authors to art books, prayer books, address books, cookbooks, and children's books.
Exhibition Inventories: The Legacy of Salman Schocken: Features & Programs
Exhibition Webpage
Inventories (20 May to 12 Oct 2025) – exhibition website with some objects from the exhibition and all audio pieces written and narrated by Joshua Cohen
Publications
JMB Journal 27: Inventories: The Legacy of Salman Schocken: An Issue on the Publisher, Patron of the Arts, Zionist, Art Collector and Businessman, Oct 2025
Digital Content
- A short interview with Joshua Cohen: Watch the video on our YouTube channel!
- Joshua Cohen in Conversation on the Exhibition: Video recording from 20 May 2025
- Jewish department stores and their owners on Jewish Places: Visualization on an interactive map
