When does the reading with Mirjam Zadoff take place?

The event takes place on December 15, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where is the event held?

The reading takes place at the Volkshochschule Heilbronn in Deutschhof, Kirchbrunnenstraße 12, 74072 Heilbronn.

Which book is Mirjam Zadoff presenting?

The focus is on her book How We Winter Over. Preserving Courage in Difficult Times.

What topics will be covered in the evening?

The reading addresses war in Europe, political uncertainty, solidarity, democratic optimism, and the significance of books for a vigilant life.

Who is Mirjam Zadoff?

Mirjam Zadoff is a historian, author, and director of the NS Documentation Center Munich. She publishes on Jewish history, memorial culture, and contemporary politics.

Is the event accessible?

Information on accessibility is not specified in the available event data.

Mirjam Zadoff reads in Heilbronn 2026

Name: How We Winter Over. Preserving Courage in Difficult Times
Start: 2026-12-15T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-15T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Volkshochschule Heilbronn – Deutschhof

Mirjam Zadoff in Heilbronn: How We Winter Over

When political certainties become fragile, the real work of thinking begins. In her reading How We Winter Over. Preserving Courage in Difficult Times, Mirjam Zadoff connects historical experience, social analysis, and a compelling encouragement towards optimism.

Literature as Orientation in Uncertain Times

War in Europe, the disintegration of familiar alliances, and the rise of right-wing forces form the starting point for Zadoff's reflections. Her book does not seek quick reassurances but rather a sustainable attitude for difficult years. Solidarity with the weaker, unusual alliances, and the deliberate cultivation of democratic optimism are at the center of this literary-political evening.

Between Hannah Arendt and Contemporary Discourse

The author opens the view towards Hannah Arendt and the power of reading as a spiritual practice. Books do not appear as a retreat from the world, but as tools to understand political developments, take responsibility, and stay alert. The narrative form connects personal address with historical depth and makes the evening a meeting with the author of significant societal relevance.

Mirjam Zadoff: Historian, Author, and Mediator

Mirjam Zadoff studied history and Jewish studies in Vienna and Munich, taught at Indiana University Bloomington, and has directed the NS Documentation Center in Munich since 2018. Her many award-winning books include Next Year in Marienbad, The Red Job, Violence and Memory, and How We Winter Over. Her work operates at the intersection of memorial culture, Jewish history, political education, and contemporary cultural discourse.

A Reading Atmosphere Between Analysis and Encouragement

The literary experience at the Volkshochschule Heilbronn promises a concentrated atmosphere: a clear voice, precise terms, and thoughts that resonate beyond the evening. Zadoff's linguistic artistry connects historical responsibility with the concrete everyday life of the present, where optimism appears not as naïve optimism but as determined practice.

Conclusion: Staying Alert Together

Visitors can expect an engaging reading on resilience, democratic culture, and the possibility of living well even in difficult times. Those who experience literature as a form of understanding and political orientation will find impulses for further thought this evening. Experience Mirjam Zadoff live in Heilbronn.