(Ne)známé osudy Jiřího Weila (1939-1959)
The (Un)known fate of Jiří Weil (1939–1959)

Author(s): Hana Hříbková
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Museology & Heritage Studies, Ethnohistory, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jiří Weil; Jewish Museum; cataloging; Gestapo; Terezín; resilience;
Summary/Abstract: Jiří Weil's tenure at the Jewish Museum in Prague from 1943 to 1959 was marked by his meticulous cataloging of artifacts from destroyed synagogues and Jewish communities. Despite being arrested by the Gestapo in 1944, Weil continued his work in the museum, contributing significantly to the preservation of Jewish heritage. His involvement in the museum's planning meetings and his efforts in organizing exhibitions and publications were pivotal. Weil's post-war activities included rescuing Jewish books from Terezín and other locations, and his work inspired many of his literary creations. His resilience and dedication to documenting Jewish history are evident in his extensive archival contributions and his role in publicizing the Terezín children's drawings. Weil's legacy is preserved through his numerous studies, translations, and the exhibitions he helped curate, highlighting the importance of his work in the context of Jewish cultural preservation.

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