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Bertelsmann promotes digitization of the Jewish Museum Berlin
Bertelsmann supports the Jewish Museum Berlin in a comprehensive digitization project for the online availability of 1,800 archives. This initiative gives insights into over 250 years of Jewish history in Germany. Find out how digitization contributes to the preservation and accessibility of important documents.
Bertelsmann promotes digitization of the Jewish Museum Berlin
Digitization of the Jewish Museum Berlin: Progress through private funding
An important project on digitization of the past of Jewish life in Germany takes shape. The Jewish Museum Berlin (JMB) announced in a recent announcement that the international company Bertelsmann will support the museum financially over a period of three years. This cooperation represents an important step in the preservation and access to Jewish history and promotes the cultural heritage in Germany.
Between 2024 and 2026, Bertelsmann will contribute to the digitization of valuable archival products annually. This collection consists of over 1,800 family slopes, which have been preserved for generations through persecution and emigration. Thanks to the support of Bertelsmann and other companies, the JMB will have the opportunity to put these important documents online, which reflect more than 250 years of history of Jewish families.
“Digitization is a key to preserving our history," emphasized Hetty Berg, the director of the JMB. "We calculate with around 500,000 digital objects that we would like to provide by 2026." It is not only a technical initiative, but also a step to create a cultural offer that opens up both educational opportunities and deepens understanding of Jewish life in Germany.
The commitment of Bertelsmann shows how companies can take responsibility for cultural diversity in today's society. Thomas Rabe, CEO of Bertelsmann, emphasized that this initiative also has a connection to the history of the company, which has been associated with publishers and authors for almost 200 years. "We know about the value of these archives," said Rabe, "and are proud to make a contribution to digital distribution."
This digital transformation process will not only secure the JMB, but also offer a central platform for Jewish life in digital space. This could help create a broader awareness in society and promote discourses on the past. The history of the Jewish families - shaped by exclusion, persecution and new beginnings - is kept alive for the coming generations.
As one of the outstanding cultural institutions in Germany, the Jewish Museum plays a crucial role in researching and presenting Jewish history. Digitization makes it possible to create broader access and to strengthen understanding of Jewish identity and culture. This development could serve as a model for future initiatives in which culture and technology go hand in hand to preserve valuable memories.
conclusion: The large -scale digitization project of the Jewish Museum Berlin represents a significant step into the future and shows how companies can enrich the cultural landscape through financial support. A clear proof that responsibility for the preservation of history lies not solely by the institutions, but is supported by the entire society.