MVHS in English

In 1982, Rachel Salamander founded the "Literaturhandlung“, the first bookstore dedicated to literature on Judaism in Germany after 1945. Through more than 1,000 readings and discussions, she brought authors and audiences together and gained an international reputation. Guests included Louis Begley, Lily Brett, David Grossman, Batya Gur, Ruth Klüger, Amos Oz, Robert Schindel, Zeruya Shalev, and many others. The exhibition documents Rachel Salamander’s work and offers rare insights into her archive, which she donated to the Monacensia in 2022.

In 1982, Rachel Salamander founded the "Literaturhandlung“, the first bookstore dedicated to literature on Judaism in Germany after 1945. Through more than 1,000 readings and discussions, she brought authors and audiences together and gained an international reputation. Guests included Louis Begley, Lily Brett, David Grossman, Batya Gur, Ruth Klüger, Amos Oz, Robert Schindel, Zeruya Shalev, and many others. The exhibition documents Rachel Salamander’s work and offers rare insights into her archive, which she donated to the Monacensia in 2022.

In 1982, Rachel Salamander founded the "Literaturhandlung“, the first bookstore dedicated to literature on Judaism in Germany after 1945. Through more than 1,000 readings and discussions, she brought authors and audiences together and gained an international reputation. Guests included Louis Begley, Lily Brett, David Grossman, Batya Gur, Ruth Klüger, Amos Oz, Robert Schindel, Zeruya Shalev, and many others. The exhibition documents Rachel Salamander’s work and offers rare insights into her archive, which she donated to the Monacensia in 2022.

The Munich Residence served as the home and seat of government for the Bavarian Dukes, Prince-Electors, and Kings from 1508 to 1918. Its rooms and art collections – including the Antiquarium, one of the most magnificent Renaissance halls north of the Alps, and the Rich Rooms, exquisite gems of the Rococo period – reflect the artistic sensibilities of the House of Wittelsbach. Other highlights of the tour include the breathtaking "Rich Chapel" of Maximilian I and the beautifully restored Königsbau, which houses the royal apartments of Ludwig I. In cooperation with the Bavarian Palace Department.

In 1982, Rachel Salamander founded the "Literaturhandlung“, the first bookstore dedicated to literature on Judaism in Germany after 1945. Through more than 1,000 readings and discussions, she brought authors and audiences together and gained an international reputation. Guests included Louis Begley, Lily Brett, David Grossman, Batya Gur, Ruth Klüger, Amos Oz, Robert Schindel, Zeruya Shalev, and many others. The exhibition documents Rachel Salamander’s work and offers rare insights into her archive, which she donated to the Monacensia in 2022.