The Women of the Jewish Bourgeoisie in Bamberg: A Moving Search for Traces
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Experience Jewish women's history in Bamberg in an impressive way
On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, VHS Bamberg Stadt invites you to a special lecture at the Old E-Work. The focus will be on Jewish women from the Bamberg bourgeoisie, their life paths, their social and economic engagement, and the profound changes of the 20th century.
Between Tradition and Emancipation
The lecture takes you to a time when Jewish women stood between traditional religious roles and the rigid societal expectations of the Empire. With the transition to the Weimar Republic, new spaces for self-determination and social participation opened up.
A Search for Traces Through Lively Life Stories
The focus is on the fates of women from the Jewish bourgeoisie. The event highlights personal decisions, family ties, professional activities, and forms of social engagement. A nuanced picture emerges of women whose life paths were closely intertwined with the political and societal upheavals of the 20th century.
Historical Context with Musical Accompaniment
The historical search for traces gains a special atmosphere through music. Dieter Krefis accompanies the lecture on the oboe, Helmut Mehling on the piano. The combination of lecture and musical moments creates a focused framework for memory culture, urban history, and personal life stories.
Event Experience at the Old E-Work
The Old E-Work in Tränkgasse provides an appropriate setting for an event that combines historical research and cultural communication. The organization by VHS Bamberg Stadt is aimed at everyone interested in Jewish history, women's history, Bamberg's urban history, and social change. No registration is required.
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Visitors can expect an informative evening accompanied by music about women whose experiences and achievements make an important part of Bamberg's memory culture visible. Those wanting to learn about history from a personal perspective will experience a compelling search for traces right in the heart of Bamberg.
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