Center for Jewish History Marks 80th Anniversary of Anne Frank’s Death

To commemorate the eightieth anniversary of Anne Frank’s death in 1945, the Center for Jewish History is sponsoring Anne Frank in History and Memory, a series of public history events that explore the evolving legacy of Anne Frank and the Holocaust in both history and memory.

Anne Frank in History and Memory brings together historians, journalists, public intellectuals, writers, and artists in conversation about Anne Frank’s complex historical significance. The discussions will delve into Anne Frank’s cultural resonance, including her role as both a paradigmatic symbol of Jewish victimization in the Holocaust and a universal symbol of human resilience in the face of adversity.

“In reflecting on Anne Frank’s legacy, we recognize how her story continues to shape our understanding of history and human rights,” said Dr. Gavriel Rosenfeld, President of the Center for Jewish History. “Through these discussions and film screenings, we hope to foster a deeper engagement with the ways in which her memory has been interpreted and reinterpreted over time.”

In conjunction with Anne Frank in History and Memory, the Center for Jewish History is partnering with the United Nations’ Holocaust Outreach Programme to sponsor a film series, Holocaust History on Film: Anne Frank and Beyond. This series features a curated selection of newly released films followed by talkbacks with filmmakers, critics, journalists, writers, directors, and scholars.

Anne Frank in History and Memory is made possible by Ancestry, the New York State Education Department, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The series is cosponsored by Yeshiva University Museum.

Upcoming Programs

The Anne Frank Gift Shop film screening and talkback with Mickey Rapkin, Ari Graynor, Avinoam Patt, and Sloane Crosley

Tuesday, February 18, 7:00pm ET

Where Is Anne Frank film screening and talkback with Ari Folman and Annette Insdorf

Thursday, February 20, 7:00pm ET

Where Is Anne Frank film screening and talkback with Ari Folman

Sunday, February 23, 3:00pm ET

Bau, Artist at War film screening and talkback with Writer/Producer Deborah Smerecnik, Clila Bau, Hadasa Bau, and Daniel S. Mariaschin

Sunday, March 2, 3:00pm ET

Here Lived: The Stolpersteine Story film screening and talkback with Jane Wells, Emile Schrijver, and Ulrika Citron

Monday, March 3, 7:00pm ET

About the Center for Jewish History

The Center for Jewish History in New York City illuminates history, culture, and heritage through archival preservation, exhibitions, and public programs. Home to five partner organizations, the Center serves as one of the world’s foremost research institutions for Jewish history.

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