Through the exhibition ‘IM FOKUS. Collected Stories’ with research volunteer Sophia Peix
After Kristallnacht in November 1938, Shanghai became a destination for Jewish emigrants from Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe. At that time, the Chinese city was considered by many to be the only place in the world still accepting refugees without quotas, providing refuge for Jews whose previous attempts to leave the country had been denied due to a lack of contacts abroad or financial means.
Image gallery
Das chinesische Schtetl, Robert Reuven Sokal, Jüdisches Museum Berlin, Sammlungen Online
The exile of Shanghai occupies little space in German culture of remembrance. The team at the Liebermann Villa on Lake Wannsee is therefore all the more pleased to welcome author and journalist Stefan Schoman, who has been studying the Hongkou district for many years, lives in Berlin and Beijing, and has published several books about China, to this online format.
This includes the highly acclaimed book "Last Refuge Shanghai: The Love Story of Robert Reuven Sokal and Julie Chenchu Yang" (2008). A true, highly unusual story, given that there was otherwise little contact between the Central European refugees and the Chinese population.
Stefan Schomann will read from his books, provide insights into his research, and show images from both the 1930s and today's boomtown. Participation is free. The Zoom link will be sent to you via email on the morning of May 7.
The number of participants is limited.
The online discussion is part of the educational project "Max Liebermann and Jewish Life in Berlin."
Funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism.
(IN GERMAN)
Dates
May 2025
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