“Mapping Memories: Judengasse Extended,” a two-week festival April 13-30, focuses on the history of the Judengasse, the medieval Jewish ghetto in Frankfurt, and what it describes as the way its traces were “violently suppressed” from public space. Centerpiece is a … continue reading →
Heartfelt wishes from JHE for a joyous and meaningful Pesach (with Seders full of delicious food and lively stories and conversation). Freedom — and the striving for freedom — is the theme of the holiday. We wish you freedom — … continue reading →
Today, March 8, is marked around the world as International Women’s Day. In past years, we have marked the day with photo essays showing how women have been represented in Jewish art (click HERE for 2019 and HERE for 2018) … continue reading →
The festive holiday Purim begins tonight. It’s a time of celebration, crazy costumes, and… drink. Wine — kosher wine — forms part of many Jewish ceremonies and rituals, including Shabbat and holiday dinners, the Passover Seder, and Havdalah ceremonies…. To … continue reading →
The annual European Day(s) of Jewish Culture will kick off on September 3 — and the overall theme this year is “Memory.” While the EDJC started off in 1999 as a one-day initiative, this year’s events under the EDJC umbrella … continue reading →
