The Leo Baeck Medal has been awarded since 1978 by the Leo Baeck Institute of New York City, an international research institute devoted to the study of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. It is the highest recognition the Institute bestows upon those who have helped preserve the spirit of German-speaking Jewry in culture, academia, politics, and philanthropy.[1]

Leo Baeck Medal
Awarded forHelping preserve the spirit of German-speaking Jewry in culture, academia, politics, and philanthropy.
Sponsored byLeo Baeck Institute of New York City
CountryUnited States
First awarded1978; 46 years ago (1978)
Websitelbi.org/honors

On the front of the medal is an image of Rabbi Leo Baeck, and the words, "Leader of German Jewry."[1] On the back are the words "so that the memory of a great past may not perish."[1]

Recipients

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Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
 
Ruth Westheimer
 
Martha Minow

Distinction

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The similarly named Leo Baeck Prize of the Central Council of Jews in Germany is to be distinguished from this medal.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Honors". Leo Baeck Institute.
  2. ^ "Leo Baeck Institute". LBI News. 91. February 2012.
  3. ^ "Leo Baeck Institute". LBI News. 94. Spring 2014.
  4. ^ "Leo Baeck Medal". Leo Baeck Institute.
  5. ^ Binder, Elisabeth (December 24, 2022). "Auszeichnungen mit Berlin-Bezug: Kissinger-Preis für Steinmeier, Leo-Baeck-Medaille für Gutmann". Tagesspiegel (in German). Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  6. ^ K.d.ö.R, Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland (May 16, 2019). ""A true friend of Israel"". Jüdische Allgemeine.
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