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Published 2 March 2004

Information on the Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana

Leeser Rosenthal (1794-1868)

  • On the occasion of the bicentenary of Leeser Rosenthal’s birth the library published a richly illustrated book: Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana : Treasures of Jewish Booklore marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Leeser Rosenthal, 1794-1994 / ed. by Adri K. Offenberg, Emile G.L. Schrijver and F.J. Hoogewoud. 2nd ed. Amsterdam, 1996.
  • More information on the collection can also be found in the issues of the journal published by the Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana Studia Rosenthaliana : tijdschrift voor joodse wetenschap en geschiedenis in Nederland. Amsterdam, 1967-.. Particularly the 1986 jubilee issue (vol. XX, 2) provides much background information.
  • For anyone interested a brochure is available in the reading room giving information on the history, the collection and facilities of the library. On request it is also possible for groups to watch an audiovisual programme on the Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana, its history and collections.

Source: Redactie BC
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