18 October 2026 at 2.00 pm
Nicknamed the ‘European Quarter’ due to the strong presence of European institutions, notably the Parliament, it is indeed difficult to imagine that this neighbourhood – so close to Ixelles and appearing so modern – is home to Brussels’ longest and most fascinating Jewish history. From the painter Félix Nussbaum to the Jewish general who served alongside King Albert I in the trenches, and from the historic synagogues to the space dedicated to Itzhak Rabin, this neighbourhood also witnessed a significant episode in the Belgian Resistance. All this will be explored during this fascinating guided tour.
Les Juifs du Quartier Léopold – La Maison de la Culture Juive
15 October 2026 at 6.30 pm, in association with the Jewish Museum of Belgium
A Jewish joke, typical of the black humour that is one of its hallmarks, tells of two Holocaust victims talking together in Heaven and bursting out laughing. God, greatly surprised by the sound of their laughter, approaches the men and expresses his astonishment at their ability to laugh. One of the two Jewish men then turns to God and says: ‘You can’t understand; you weren’t there.’ One cannot help but think of this deeply meaningful joke when considering the play, which depicts a confrontation between an atheist Jew and what he perceives as the absence of God, despite the fact that his father was murdered at Auschwitz. Difficult and painful questions are addressed in this intimate play regarding religious connection in the broadest sense.
Jacques Sojcher : Papa, Dieu et moi – Musée Juif de Belgique
25 November 2026 at 7.30 pm at the Wiener Stadttempel
Every year, the Jewish Community of Vienna invites internationally renowned cantors to Vienna, alongside the great cantor Shmuel Barzilai, to introduce the Viennese public to this art form. The guest of honour for this year’s event is Shulem Lemmer. What makes the 2026 edition special is that it takes place to mark the reopening of the Wiener Stadttempel following extensive restoration work carried out to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The annual concert is one of the cultural highlights of Vienna’s Jewish community. Jews and non-Jews alike have the opportunity to take part in traditional prayers, ancient Jewish songs, religious tunes from the shtetl and timeless melodies from the liturgy, all presented in an authentic style.
4, 11, 18 and 25 October 2026 at 11.00 am at the Jewish Museum Vienna
I apologise if I’m going to offend the sensibilities of many Israelis by stating this without any hesitation: the falafels you can enjoy in Vienna are delicious and easily rival those in Israel! And just to ruffle the feathers of both Viennese and Israelis, I’ll also state quite bluntly that the best falafels in the world can be enjoyed in Antwerp, at Beni Falafel! But let’s get back to Vienna and this wonderful initiative by the Jewish Museum to offer guided tours through the heart of the city, exploring its Jewish past and present, before rounding off the morning with those marvellous falafels. The tours begin at the museum on Judenplatz, which showcases medieval Jewish history. This is followed by a stroll through the historic centre, ending at Dorotheergasse, home to the Jewish Museum, which presents Vienna’s contemporary history. The whole experience offers a chance to share in the arts, culture and contemporary life that bring this inspiring city to life.
20 and 27 October 2026 at the National Holocaust Museum
As the last Holocaust survivors pass away, sharing their stories, their courage and their determination to rebuild their lives despite the horrors they endured is becoming increasingly important. This is at a time when various revisionist theories, supported by a range of ideological currents, are proliferating. The Nottingham museum’s approach enables visitors to engage in dialogue with survivors and learn about their journeys. On 20 and 27 October, a discussion will take place focusing on the life of Zdenka Husserl and other children who survived the Holocaust and found refuge in a children’s home in England.
What’s On at National Holocaust Museum
From 5 November to 3 December 2026
For this anniversary edition, the UK Jewish Film Festival is no exception to the rule. A vast number of films have been invited to screen in London, Manchester and a dozen other towns and cities across the UK, tackling a wide range of powerful and thought-provoking subjects. The Festival opens with a very special film, directed by the great actor Daniel Auteuil and entitled *La Troisième nuit*. It tells the story of a priest who helped to protect and facilitate the escape of many Jewish children during the Holocaust. The closing night of the first part of the Festival, on 15 November, will feature Alexandre Arcady’s new film, *Fausse Note*. It tells the story of a composer at the Opéra-Comique in Paris and a dark secret that resurfaces… Among other events, a series of Israeli short films will be screened during the Festival.
UK Jewish Film Festival 2026 – UK Jewish Film
4 October 2026 with the Manchester Jewish Museum
Klezmer is music meant to be shared – that goes without saying. Indeed, this is the primary aim of this event, which brings together musicians of different abilities, backgrounds and ages. The Klezmer Tune Club is therefore opening its doors to all enthusiasts in Manchester and far beyond. Everyone is invited to bring their own instrument and join in the fun. The programme runs from 10.30 am to 12 noon with the Klezmer Tune Club, followed by the Klezjam from 12.30 pm to 2 pm! Among the musicians taking part in this event are Daniel Mawson and Richard Fay, who lead the University of Manchester Klezmer Ensemble, which has produced shows such as “Amid the Mirk Over the Irk: When Irish meets klezmer”, “Vessels of Song: Journeys into the Worlds of klezmer” and “Klezmer Klassica”.
Manchester Jewish Museum — Klezmer Tune Club & Klezjam
Until 1st February 2027 at the Leicester Hebrew Congregation
Whilst the Jewish Museum in London is undergoing renovation, it is sharing its collections and taking its Jewish cultural heritage on tour across England. As a result, museums, synagogues and cultural centres are hosting works from the collection and sharing them with their audiences. Local artists from various towns are also passionate about the evolution of their neighbourhoods. Consequently, the Leicester Hebrew Congregation is presenting six photographs by Neil Martinson depicting the Purim celebrations in the Stamford Hill neighbourhood, home to a large Orthodox Jewish community. For over five decades, this photographer has been capturing the lives of the neighbourhood’s residents with enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to share.
Neil Martinson photography display @ Leicester Hebrew Congregation – The Jewish Museum London
25–30 December 2026
Among the wonderful announcements this winter is one that has been a fixture for many years: the holding of a week-long Limmud event. A magnificent concept from the UK, created to share the full spectrum of Judaism and much more besides. Encounters between different movements, between culture and worship, between countries and religions… To better understand others, and to better understand oneself. One might say this concept has been the envy of the world, but better still, it has been adapted and can therefore be found in various forms in dozens of countries across the globe. So, for the lucky few, see you at the end of this year for a whirlwind week of Limmud, study and sharing…
Learn, lead and build community with Limmud
15 November 2026, from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm at the Jewish Museum Munich
During this festive season, the Jewish Museum in Munich is offering a range of activities designed to bring families together. These activities are primarily aimed at children aged 7 to 12, who can join their parents in discovering or rediscovering the many festivals as the new school term begins. From Rosh Hashanah to Sukkot, and including Hanukkah. The exhibition will explore questions relating to the Jewish calendar, the dishes served during these festivals, and other curiosities – all presented in the form of questions that might spring to a child’s mind.
Détails – Musée juif de Munich
From 17 September 2027 to 23 April 2028 at the Jewish Museum Berlin
The Roaring Twenties – the 1920s – were indeed a time of exuberance in many countries. There was a thirst, a desire for life following the First World War and the realisation of the atrocities and the scale of the death toll. And so there was a need for carefree living and shared experiences, particularly in music. The ‘Schlager’ exhibition explores these complex issues, particularly those of memory, suppression, exclusion and exploitation, as well as belonging and identity through the arts. It does so by examining the journeys of certain Jewish figures in Berlin, from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Schlager | Jewish Museum Berlin
Until 15 November 2026 at the Augsburg Jewish Museum
Sport is often credited with bringing people together and bridging cultures and social classes. This is particularly true in working-class neighbourhoods, where clubs emerge that go on to become legendary. One example is Union in Brussels. This exhibition, organised by the Augsburg Jewish Museum, explores the very strong bond that united Jewish athletes and supporters with the city’s club, even during times of exile when that bond continued to be cherished. It also examines racist and anti-Semitic abuses and all forms of discrimination that may have existed within sporting institutions. The exhibition is organised in collaboration with FC Augsburg and the University of Augsburg.
Aufgestellt und ausgegrenzt | Jüdisches Sportleben in Augsburg und Schwaben
Wednesday 19 August 2026, at 6.30 pm
In a unique and lively style, the Jewish community of Geneva is hosting a get-together on a rooftop, almost level with the Jet d’Eau, with breathtaking views of Geneva and the Salève. The programme includes a cocktail reception and an evening with a DJ.
La soirée de la rentrée – Communauté Israélite de Genève
At the Jewish Museum in Stockholm
What remains of Jewish life when the synagogue has been demolished and all traces in the urban landscape have almost vanished? This difficult question is the central theme of this remarkable exhibition, which traces Jewish life in Karlstad and the Värmland region from the 19th century to the present day, through the stories of people, places and memories. Organised in collaboration with the Värmland Museum, the exhibition features photographs, archive documents and personal accounts that illustrate how Jewish families settled in the region, how a community developed, and how it gradually disappeared during the 20th century.Jewish Värmland | Judiska museet
10 September 2026, at 7.30 pm at the Portuguese Synagogue
Held regularly, these concerts in such a unique and welcoming venue bring together worship and culture, and are attended by an audience that remains as enthusiastic as ever. Hundreds of lit candles surround and inspire the Argentine pianist Gabriel Palatchi, who blends different styles, including jazz, tango, funk and world music.
Candlelight Concert | Portuguese Synagogue… | Jewish Cultural Quarter
From 21 September 2026 to 3 January 2027 at the Rembrandt Museum
The museum is showcasing works by a diverse range of artists in one of its main galleries, from Rembrandt to contemporary artists, all of whom share two characteristics: they have all created works on paper and have experimented without restraint. They have done so by testing different techniques and materials in their quest for innovation. Sometimes this has involved revisiting a theme time and again, yet always with a fresh perspective. Among the artists on display, alongside the museum’s namesake, are Hercules Segers, Geertruydt Roghman, Käthe Kollwitz, Willem den Ouden, Glenn Brown, Guy Vording and many others.
Experimentation | Rembrandthuis
14 September 2026, at 6.00 pm
The Jewish Community of Turin is organising this event to present Franca Rizzi Martini’s book, ‘Storie di Lucette’. The story of a little girl and her extended family amidst the turmoil of the Holocaust. ” The author will be in conversation with Silvia Maria Ramasso, publisher at NEOS, with contributions from, amongst others, the writer Gabriella Bonansea and Alessandro Pan, the protagonist’s nephew. The story of a family’s quest for freedom, interweaving childhood memories with the pain of an immense loss during the Holocaust.
Présentation de « Histoires de Lucette » – Communauté juive de Turin
From 20 September to 29 November 2026
As part of an initiative under the ‘City of Ideas 2026–2027’ project, supported by Padua City Council, a guided tour of the sites where these stones are located will be organised over three days. The aim of this collective effort is to clean the stones and share the stories of the victims of the Holocaust who are commemorated in this way.
Sunday, 20 September, 11:00 a.m. – Guided tour and collective cleaning of the Stumbling Stones on Via delle Piazze, Via San Martino e Solferino, Via dell’Arco, and Via dei Fabbri.
Sunday, 25 October, 11:00 a.m. – Guided tour and collective cleaning of the Stumbling Stones on Via Prati, Via Barbarigo, Via Roma, Via VIII Febbraio, Via Damiano Chiesa, and Piazza del Santo.
Sunday, 29 November, 11:00 a.m. – Guided tour and collective cleaning of the Stumbling Stones on Via Calatafimi and Via Petrarca.
POLISHING MEMORY: A VISIT TO THE STUMBLING STONES
Monday 31 August 2026
The Sephardic Museum is relaunching its book club for anyone wishing to make the most of the holidays by immersing themselves in the adventures found within books, as turning the pages provides the literary inspiration and a breath of fresh air needed to cope with the summer heat. We will be exploring Art Spiegelman’s masterpiece Maus. In which the author drew inspiration from the life of his father, a Holocaust survivor, to create this graphic novel: the first graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize.Club de lectura: “Kuentos de kolor” – Museo Sefardí – Sinagoga del Tránsito | Ministerio de Cultura
25 August 2026, from 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm at the Danish Jewish Museum
On this day, the museum is celebrating the launch of this fascinating book by Bent Blüdnikow, Jews in the Provinces: Brushwood weavers, bakers, rabbis, horse traders and soldiers. Readers will discover the remarkable life stories of Jews living in Danish provincial towns, who, until the mid-18th century, made up half of Denmark’s Jewish population. The author will be present for a discussion with the museum’s director, Janus Moller Jensen, and the day will be rounded off with a concert by Ayala Zimbler Hertz.
23 August 2026, from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Anderlecht Synagogue
The Maison de la Culture Juive invites the public to celebrate the New Year 5787 with their families through dance, during an afternoon of music, conviviality and fine food. The programme includes a dance workshop (for adults and children) from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, featuring an introduction to traditional Jewish dances, followed by the Grand Klezmer Ball from 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm, where both long-standing and newly acquired talents will be showcased in a spirit of joy and togetherness…
Bal klezmer de Rosh Hashana + atelier de danse – La Maison de la Culture Juive
27 September to 6 December 2026
With ‘Open Studio’, the Jewish Museum of Belgium is transforming the neighbourhood around it into an exhibition space whilst its building is closed for renovation. Around ten paintings by Arié Mandelbaum – an artist born in 1939 whose family originated from Poland and who settled in Brussels, near the Gare du Midi, like many Jews at the time – are on display in venues in the immediate vicinity of the museum. His work centres on the themes of traces, erasure and memory. The exhibition route runs between the CINEMATEK, the Cinéma Galeries, the Maison des Arts et de la Culture Sociale (MACS – Grands Carmes), the Bruegel Cultural Centre, the Brussels CPAS, the Maison CFC, the Théâtre des Tanneurs and the Jewish Museum of Belgium.
Atelier ouvert. Autour d’Arié Mandelbaum – Musée Juif de Belgique
7 September 2026 at 12.30 pm at the CCLJ
A passion for genealogy – which enables us to trace the history of a family’s ancestors and the journeys they undertook, whether by choice or necessity, in order to build their lives – has been widespread in Judaism since time immemorial. The Dibook round-table discussion organised by the CCLJ will provide an opportunity to share best practice on this subject, with Xavier Jacques-Jourion, Director of the Archives du Royaume, as a guest speaker.
Dibook | Recherches généalogiques – CCLJ
8 September 2026 at 7.30 pm
Organised with great enthusiasm by the Jewish community of Vienna since September 2022 and proving a huge success, this annual event returns once again to mark the start of the year, in an ode to life and the healing of the world. It is organised in partnership with the Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, whose orchestra is celebrating its 90th anniversary under the motto ‘Le’Chaim – To Life’. The centrepiece of the evening is Franz Schubert’s Octet in F major – one of the most important works of Viennese chamber music.
Concert du Nouvel An juif 2026 :: Communauté juive de Vienne
Until 26 October 2026 at the Austrian Jewish Museum
The painter Soshana is one of the few Austrian artists of the classical modernist movement to have achieved worldwide renown. Forced to leave Austria during the Holocaust, she sought refuge in the United States, where she devoted herself to art, rubbing shoulders throughout her life with figures and sources of inspiration such as Picasso, Giacometti, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Schweitzer and Arnold Schoenberg… Her brushes have taken her to paint in places as diverse as Cuba, Japan, China, India, Africa, Italy, Mexico, South-East Asia, the Caribbean and Israel.
Expositions – Musée juif autrichien
Until 8 November 2026 at the Dorotheergasse Museum
The Israeli artist begins every painting title in this way, as if it were a well-known joke repeated with a few slight variations. His works humorously explore the similarities and differences between the three monotheistic religions, focusing in particular on the wishes, dreams and hopes that are more common than they might seem.
A Muslim, a Christian, and a Jew – Eran Shakine
5–26 August 2026 at the National Holocaust Museum
The museum is offering a series of historical exploration sessions centred around themed boxes. These boxes contain objects relating to carefully selected historical stories, providing a deeper understanding of the museum’s exhibitions and the topics covered. Here are the selected themes and the dates of the exploration sessions:
5th August: Jewish Resistance
12th August: Jewish Identities
19th August: Experiencing Liberation
26th August: Becoming a Refugee
What’s On at National Holocaust Museum
Thursday 20 August 2026 at the Manchester Jewish Museum
The public is invited to join in the fun at this cookery workshop, where you’ll learn how to make your own traditional braided cake, or ‘babka’! Discover the rich traditions behind this Ashkenazi Jewish speciality, whose origins date back to Poland and western Ukraine. Whilst the babkas are baking, you’ll explore stories from the museum’s collections.
Manchester Jewish Museum — Bake It! Babka (All ages welcome)
Until 8 October 2026 at the Bradford Reform Synagogue
As part of its efforts to share Jewish culture with various institutions across England whilst the museum undergoes renovation, the Jewish Museum London has lent an exhibition to the Bradford Reform Synagogue. The aim is to pay tribute to the great ladies of the Yiddish stage, in particular Clara Meisels and Anna Tzelniker.
Voices on Stage: Women in Yiddish Theatre @ Bradford Reform Synagogue – The Jewish Museum London
9 September 2026 at 11.00 am at the Jewish Museum Munich
As part of the upcoming Jewish festivals beginning in September, a workshop on the Jewish year is being offered for children aged 7 to 12. In a rather original way, the workshop will help them discover the connection between the Jewish calendar and the moon, and find out exactly when the Jewish New Year takes place, as well as what dishes are eaten at Hanukkah and when people fast. The five major Jewish festivals will be covered, and the children will make their own annual calendar.