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Commemorating Raul Hilberg's 100th Birthday: A Vienna City Walk & Symposium

Explore the life and enduring legacy of the acclaimed Holocaust scholar Raul Hilberg in Vienna.

Honor the centennial of Holocaust researcher Raul Hilberg with a special event in Vienna. This commemorative occasion features a guided city walk tracing his family's history in the Brigittenau district, followed by a hybrid symposium at the Vienna Wiesenthal Institute. Engage with scholars discussing Hilberg's academic journey, his profound impact on Holocaust studies, and his lasting connection to the city of Vienna.

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Exhibition summary

A city walk and symposium commemorating the 100th birthday of Holocaust scholar Raul Hilberg. The event will explore Hilberg's life, work, and legacy, tracing his family history in Vienna and discussing his significant contributions to Holocaust research.

Curatorial context

This event honors the 100th birthday of political scientist Raul Hilberg, a Vienna-born Holocaust researcher who later fled to the USA. The day includes a city walk exploring his family's history in Vienna's Brigittenau district and a hybrid symposium at the Vienna Wiesenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies. The symposium will feature scholars discussing Hilberg's academic journey, his impact on Holocaust research, his connection to Vienna, and future perspectives for remembering his legacy. The event aims to highlight the significance of his work and personal history.

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Registration is required by May 29, 2026, via the provided email address, and a valid ID must be presented. The event can be joined online via a Zoom link for the symposium. Participation implies consent to the publication of photos, video, and audio recordings made during the event.

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Simon Wiesenthal Museum
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From Jun 2, 2026
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Featuring contributions from Evelyn Adunka, René Schlott, Konstanze Breitebner, Marianne Windsperger, Éva Kovács, Alan Steinweis, Elisabeth Gallas, Jerold Jacobson, Doris Bergen, Elizabeth Anthony, Christian Dürr, and Wolfgang Schellenbacher.
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