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Stephanie Halperin
Director of Collections at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, overseeing the care and management of millions of documents, objects, photographs, and books in YIVO's holdings.
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Dec 10, 2025
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YIVO Archives and Library, "100 Objects from the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research" (YIVO, 2025)
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Eddie Portnoy and Stephanie Halperin, both experts at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, explore the fascinating selection process behind their new book featuring 100 unique objects that illustrate modern Jewish history. They share surprising stories about items like Yossel Cutler's puppets and a butterfly-wing tray with contested provenance. The duo also discusses YIVO's ambitious digitization efforts, revealing how these artifacts are preserved and brought to light. Exciting future projects, including a Jews and magic exhibition, are on the horizon!
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