Die gemeinsame Veranstaltung von MiQua, KOLUMBA und dem NS-Dokumentationszentrum der Stadt Köln findet am 31. März 2022 um 19:00 Uhr digital statt. Die Lesung sowie das Programm des Abends werden in englischer Sprache durchgeführt.

Education and Reading by W. Jack Romberg

Imagine a German Jew who was a decorated German soldier in World War I, a protestor at the start of Hitler’s reign of terror, and a heroic U.S. Army soldier. This is the story of Richard Stern, whose photo is in numerous German museums. His life was a unique part of German-Jewish history and is quite relevant today. Rabbi Romberg will teach history connected to Richard Stern, read some segments from the book, and be open to your questions.

About W. Jack Romberg

W. Jack Romberg intended to enter rabbinic school after graduating from University in 1976 with a BA in history focusing on Germany, but his father asked him to help in the family‘s furniture manufacturing business. In 1995 he decided to pursue the lifelong dream to be a rabbi, entering Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1996, earning a master‘s degree in 1999 and ordained in 2001. Before retiring, Rabbi Romberg decided to write a book on his great uncle Richard Stern. The book „A Doorway to Heroism“ was published on September 1, 2021. 

Die Lesung findet digital auf Zoom statt. Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich unter: miqua@lvr.de Anmeldeschluss ist der 29.03.2022. Nach erfolgter Anmeldung erhalten Sie per Mail einen Link zur Online-Veranstaltung.

Der Einladungsflyer beinhaltet auch das Programm der Veranstaltung und kann hier heruntergeladen werden.