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Herbert Sonnenfeld
Herbert Sonnenfeld: A Window into a Vanishing World Born in the heart of Berlin’s Neukölln district in 1906, Herbert Sonnenfeld's life was inextricably linked to the unfolding tragedy of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazism. Initially pursuing a career as an insurance employee, his path dramatically shifted following Germany’s descent into political turmoil. A trip to Palestine in 1933 proved transformative, igniting within him a
profound desire to document Jewish life – not just its vibrancy, but also its increasing vulnerability – and setting the stage for a remarkable photographic legacy. Sonnenfeld's work stands as an invaluable historical record, offering poignant glimpses into a community grappling with displacement, persecution, and the looming shadow of war. Sonnenfeld’s early career began unexpectedly, fueled by his wife Leni’s encouragement and her…
