Today marks the kickoff of the annual European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC)! Its over-arching theme this year is Memory. This year, official kickoff events are taking place in Brussels — but there are hundreds of other events, stretching into … continue reading →
Concert programs in Romania and Hungary have been bringing new life to rural and small-town synagogues — some no longer used for worship and some that still have small congregations. In Romania, they have been spearheaded since 2021 by the … continue reading →
Summer is drawing to a close, but there are a number of Jewish culture festivals that mark the end of the traditional holiday season. EUROPEAN DAYS OF JEWISH CULTURE The “Big One” is the annual European Days of Jewish Culture … continue reading →
As each year, the European Days of Jewish Culture kicks off at the beginning of September — this year, September 3. The overarching theme this year for most participating countries is “Memory.” The EDJC is coordinated by the AEPJ (European … continue reading →
(JHE) — The festival of Shavuot, which begins tonight, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the … continue reading →
