Herstory: Jewish Women of Berlin

The streets, parks, and monuments of Berlin reveal all kinds of Jewish stories – including those of women who were pioneers and innovators in a vast breadth of fields. Join us to hear about their stories as we return ‘herstory’ to Jewish history as we walk Berlin.

Links for further reading:

The Literary Salons Of Berlin Petra Wilhelmy-Dollinger traces the history of Berlin’s salon culture from the 18th-20th century…

Hannah Arendt Stephen J. Whitfield tells the story of one of the leading intellectuals of the Twentieth Century.

As a Burning Flame: The Dream of Regina Jonas by Noa Mishkin A graphic novel exploring the life and impact of the first female ordained rabbi in Ashkenazi Jewish history.

Wandering Jews – Famous Jewish Women – A Google Map

A number of sites in Berlin connected with famous Jewish women who have played key roles in writing the history of Berlin and the Jewish ‘herstory’ in modern times.