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Christina Rebel-Otterbach Memorial Fund

 

Edel sei der Mensch, hilfreich und gut!  
Denn das allein 
Unterscheidet ihn 
Von allen Wesen, 
Die wir kennen. 

 

"Let man be noble, generous, and good, for that alone distinguishes them from all the living beings we know.” 

"Das Göttliche" (The Divine)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 

 

Few individuals embody Goethe’s invocation as fully as Christina Rebel-Otterbach, who served on the Board of Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta starting 2019, and as Chairwoman of the Board from 2022 to 2025. 

While she was passionate about growing businesses, Christina—a deeply respected value builder—recognized the greatest meaning in what makes a person a true Mensch. 

In Christina's honor, we will continue her legacy through excellence in education and community engagement. We are committed to advancing our mission with the same dedication, vision, and heart that Christina brought to everything she touched. In doing so, we ensure that her spirit not only lives on—but continues to lead." 

 

Please help us make her dream a sustained reality. 

 

Obituary Christina Rebel-Otterbach 

 

Christina Rebel-Otterbach

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Our German language courses range from beginner (A1) to full mastery (C2). Learn the language in a progressive course or practice your speaking in a conversation class. Interested in a specialized course such as German for Travel or Current Events? Need evidence of your language skills for living, working, or studying in Germany?

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CULTURE

EVENTS & GATHERINGS

Our cultural program for all ages is continuously growing.

Exhibitions, literature, panel discussions, film screenings, heritage programs, festivals, lifestyle and sports, music and fairy tales. 

Interactive in-person events at our new cultural center location in Downtown Atlanta. 

Happenings at various locations in Metro Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.

Virtual programs.

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KULTUR ENSEMBLE

FRANCO-GERMAN CULTURAL CENTER

Founded in 1976 as a branch of the Goethe Institut, our organization has served the German-speaking community in Atlanta and the Southeast for more than 45 years. 

As of September 2022, we are officially a KULTUR ENSEMBLE!

1 of 9 globally, and the only in North America, together with the Alliance Francaise d'Atlanta, we are the center for German and French language, culture, heritage and experiences in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.

Come visit!