Saturday 29 August, from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt
As part of this event, the museum is organising a unique activity: enthusiasts of all ages are invited to come and weave a large tapestry with the artist Jessica Ostrowicz on the forecourt. The aim is to explore the meaning of community and cohesion in a fun way, drawing inspiration from the symbolic power of the knot in Judaism. The tapestry created together will then be displayed in the museum’s sukkah.
About the Museum – Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
From 4 September 2026 to 10 January 2027
How can we seek and find solutions to the fears of the present? Artistic explorations can prove effective, and this is what the Jewish Museum Berlin sets out to do. As part of this approach, the sources of inspiration are varied, as are the efforts to draw on the past in search of solutions. These include, in particular, Jewish tradition and thinkers such as Ernst Bloch and Theodor W. Adorno. Featuring works by Yael Bartana, Andrea Büttner, Chto Delat International, Arnold Dreyblatt, William Forsythe, Dana Kavelina, Alexander Kluge, Daniel Laufer, Dor Zlekha Levy, Ari Benjamin Meyers, Alona Rodeh and Eran Schaerf.
The Opposite of Now | Jewish Museum Berlin
19 September 2026, at 4.00 pm at the Isère Museum of the Resistance and Deportation
The Acour Theatre Company presents a dramatised reading to explore the little-known fate of prisoners of war upon their return home. The production takes us back to the autumn of 1945, portraying the shared emotions of those returning and those waiting for them. A sensitive and deeply moving performance, paying tribute to remembrance, resilience and the strength of rekindled bonds.
Retour de captivité – lecture théâtralisée | Portail des Musées
Until 25 October 2026 at the Museo Archeologico Regionale in Aosta.
This exhibition aims to highlight Chagall’s artistic explorations of the Bible, a major theme that runs through his work throughout his life, from Vitebsk to all the museums and places of worship and cultural institutions that house his works. The origins of this theme are explored in the exhibition, beginning with Ambroise Vollard’s commission for the illustration of the Bible in 1930. For this exhibition, which is being held for the first time in Italy, the Marc Chagall National Museum is lending over 120 works from its collections, created between 1922 and 1980.
Marc Chagall. Entre poésie et spiritualité | Musée National Marc Chagall
21, 22 and 23 August 2026 at the Parvis of the Shoah Memorial
Can we laugh at anything, and can we laugh with everyone? These timeless questions, typical of Pierre Desproges’ work, are fortunate to have answers that predate even the start of the great French comedian’s career. Yes, it is possible, provided that talent, boldness and intention are clear in this endeavour, without having to consider the legitimacy of the person tackling these subjects. As demonstrated by the three great films being screened this summer on the forecourt:
‘The Dictator’ by Charlie Chaplin, on Friday 21 August at 9.30 pm
‘To Be or Not to Be’ by Ernst Lubitsch on Saturday 22 August at 9.30 pm
‘The Producers’ by Mel Brooks on Sunday 23 August at 9.30 pm
Mémorial de la Shoah | Boutique en ligne
Thursday 24 September, from 7.30 pm to 9 pm at the Maison de la culture yiddish – Medem Library
The Maison de la culture yiddish is hosting this special event with the renowned author and playwright Jean-Claude Grumberg, centred on his book Why Jews Don’t Like Anti-Semites (Éditions du Seuil, Librairie du XXIe siècle, 2026). Yves Jeuland, film director, will be in conversation with the author (in person, subject to circumstances), accompanied by music from Eric Slabiak and Frank Anastasio and readings by Mathieu Amalric.
Wednesday 9 September 2026, from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the mahJ
Barely three days after the fabulous JECJ day at the mahJ, the museum invites you to continue the new season with song, in an effort to re-enchant the world, thanks to the Marine Goldwaser Ensemble, which also features Mihai Trestian, Rémy Yulzari, Michaël Joussein,
Elie Hackel and Bastien Charlery de la Masselière. A clarinet virtuoso and leading figure on the klezmer scene, Marine Goldwaser founded this inspiring ensemble, which draws on traditional Romanian repertoires. A concert organised in partnership with the Maison de la culture yiddish.
Concert : « Noces Yiddish » | Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme
Sunday 6 September 2026, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
As part of the European Days of Jewish Culture and their inspiring theme ‘Love’, the mahJ is offering a packed programme featuring a book fair, a book sale of items from the library, and a round-table discussion in the auditorium, organised in partnership with K. magazine, which will round off the day by exploring the relationship between Jewish people and France in the present day. In addition to themed guided tours of the museum’s collections, Jguideeurope will also have the honour of attending this event and looks forward to meeting you there…
Événement : Journées européennes de la culture juive | Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme
From 6 September 2026 to 6 June 2027
Open to everyone, with no auditions or entrance exams, Voci Copernic has for many years brought together singing enthusiasts in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, led by choir director Marlène Samoun. The group aims to share an eclectic repertoire (traditional songs, musicals, Israeli melodies, songs in Ladino and Yiddish, and many other musical genres). Numerous performances are scheduled throughout the year.
Voci Copernic – Judaïsme En Mouvement
6 September 2026, at 10.00 am at JEM Beaugrenelle
As it does every year, JEM is opening its doors to showcase the wide range of activities on offer for the 2026–2027 academic year. These include weekly classes, talks and workshops (choirs, bridge, Ulpan, Krav Maga, calligraphy, Biblical Hebrew, Pilates, Monday get-togethers, and more). The leaders of these activities will be on hand to chat with visitors.
Forum des activités : journée portes ouvertes – Judaïsme En Mouvement
From 6 August to 15 September 2026 at the Galerie Saphir
La Ruche and the vibrancy of Paris, which welcomed so many artists from Eastern Europe, Italy and a host of others who came in search of its freedom and colours at the turn of the 20th century. Whether it be Picasso, Soutine, Kisling, Pascin, Modigliani… From Montmartre to Montparnasse, from its sublime everyday scenes to its equally inspiring evenings bathed in light. Galerie Saphir pays tribute to this spirit, this freedom, which can be rediscovered in an astonishing exhibition bringing together numerous works…
L’École de Paris en héritage | 6 August – 15 September 2026 – Overview | GALERIE SAPHIR
3 and 6 September 2026
To showcase the wide range of activities planned for the 2026–2027 academic year, including courses, workshops and choirs, the Medem Centre invites the public to meet the teachers and facilitators. You can discuss your level with them before signing up for a course in Yiddish, Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish or Judeo-Arabic, or for our various workshops on Israeli dance, choirs, Hebrew literature, genealogy, theatre, Yiddish expressions, Yiddish and Hebrew conversation, and wellbeing…
The Haute-Garonne Departmental Museum of the Resistance and Deportation (MDRD) presents this exhibition, developed in collaboration with historian Tal Bruttmann, which traces the stories of sixteen Auschwitz survivors. It explores their individual journeys within the context of a collective history – from their arrest and deportation, through to the liberation of the camps, and their determination both to bear witness to and pass on these terrible chapters of history, and to fight for peace.
Survivre à Auschwitz | Haute-Garonne
19 and 20 September 2026
As part of Heritage Days, Hebraica is organising guided tours to explore Toulouse’s Jewish cultural heritage, focusing on a range of themes.
‘Toulouse between 1940 and 1944’: tour with Maurice Lugassy on Saturday 19 September from 10.30 am to 12 noon and on Sunday 20 September from 10.30 am to 12 noon.
‘The Synagogue on Rue Palaprat’: tour with Pierre Lasry and Maurice Lugassy on Sunday 20 September at 2.30 pm.
6 and 10 September 2026 in Montpellier
As part of the 2026 edition of the European Day of Jewish Culture and Heritage, two events are planned in Montpellier.
Sunday 6 September from 2.00 pm: A tour of Montpellier’s medieval mikveh, a tour of the medieval Jewish quarter including the 12th/13th-century synagogue building, a walk through the narrow streets of the medieval Jewish quarter, as well as the new ‘Vitrophanies’: seven historical display cases explaining the intellectual impact of the city’s Jewish communities during the Middle Ages. Then, at 3.00 pm, a lecture on ‘The long love affair between the Jews, Montpellier and Occitanie’, by Michaël Iancu, PhD in History and Director of the Maimonides Institute.
On Thursday 10 September at the Municipal Archives, Emile Zola Media Library, from 4.30 pm: An introduction to Montpellier’s medieval Mahzor, by Christine Feuillas, director of the Municipal Archives, and Michaël Iancu, director of the Institute.
Edition 2026 de la Journée Européenne de la Culture et du Patrimoine Juifs – IUMAT
Sunday 6 September 2026 at 3.00 pm at the ACJ
Max Kohn, a psychoanalyst based in Paris, will present the anthology he edited alongside Raphaël Koenig. The book explores the widespread and enduring concern, passed down from generation to generation, regarding the possible disappearance of Yiddish. It examines the individual and collective traumas that rekindle these fears, and the need to rethink the interactions between languages.
Sunday 20 September 2026, at 2.00 pm at the Drancy Shoah Memorial
Bottom of the form
To mark European Heritage Days, this immersive tour explores the intertwined lives of Charlotte Salomon and Hélène Berr, who were interned at Drancy and then deported to Auschwitz, focusing in particular on their writings. The guided tour will feature readings from Hélène Berr’s diary by the actress Maud Landau and will continue at the Memorial at Bobigny Deportation Station with an immersive guided tour in the form of a poetic and audio-enhanced walk centred on the work of Charlotte Salomon.
Mémorial de la Shoah | Boutique en ligne
From 13 October 2026 to 13 June 2027 at the Albert Kahn Museum
The exhibition pays tribute to the tireless efforts of the philanthropist Albert Kahn to promote access to knowledge, dialogue and understanding between peoples, with a view to contributing to lasting peace. Through a wealth of material, including photographs, films, contemporary artworks and archive material, visitors can follow Albert Kahn’s journey and explore the challenges of his era, notably the two world wars and his personal initiatives. Through a five-part chronological and thematic journey, the exhibition traces Albert Kahn’s life and sheds light on his commitment to peace within the historical context of 1870 to 1940.
Choisir la paix. Le combat d’Albert Kahn (1860-1940) – Musée Albert Kahn
The Drancy Events take place in two parts: a guided tour followed by a personal account or a discussion with a guest speaker. Here are some of the events scheduled for the start of the new school year:
Sunday 20 September at 10.30 am: Combined tour of the Drancy Shoah Memorial and the Bobigny Deportation Station Memorial
Sunday 20 September at 2.00 pm: Crossed Destinies: Hélène Berr and Charlotte Salomon
Sunday 27 September at 2.00 pm: Nazi escape routes to South America
Sunday 27 September at 4.15 pm: The Drancy camp, 85 years on
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From 8 October 2026 to 13 June 2027 at the CHRD
Following on from the exhibition “War Through Games”, the Lyon Resistance Museum is dedicating an exhibition to the forgotten heroines of the Blue Squadron. The story of eleven young female volunteers from the French Red Cross who were deployed to Poland in 1945 to rescue and repatriate French deportees following the liberation of the camps, working in pairs in five ambulances.
Exposition temporaire | L’escadron bleu | CHRD | Musée d’histoire | Lyon dans la guerre, 1939-1945
28 September 2026 at the Rachi European University Institute
During its inaugural conference, the institute will pay tribute to Armand Abecassis. Armand Abecassis, who passed away last April, was one of the great contemporary philosophers and specialists in Judaism in the broadest and deepest sense of the term. He also served as president of the Rachi European University Institute, playing an active role in its development. Numerous intellectual and political figures will take part in the event.
Nos conférences – Institut Universitaire Européen Rachi
The museum is hosting a number of events at the start of the new school year, including
Thursday 3 September at 3.00 pm: Humorous guided tours
Thursday 10 September at 8.00 pm: Talk on “Glückel Hameln” by Michel Gaspard
Sunday 20 September: Heritage Day
Thursday 8 October at 8.00 pm: Lecture on “The Resistance of the Jews of Alsace” by Jean-Claude Richez
Sunday 18 October: European Day of Jewish Culture & Mini-Festival, featuring a recital by Michèle Tauber and a ballad concert
Thursday 22 October: Final day of the exhibition on Uzbekistan
At Adath Shalom
A number of events are planned for this month, including:
1 June at 2.30 pm: A discussion with Marlène Azoulei, psychoanalyst, on the film Lessons in Seduction starring Barbra Streisand.
8 June at 2.30 pm: A meeting with the painter and author Alec Borenstein to discuss his book Reflections on Painting.
8 June at 4.00 pm: A meeting with Jean-Claude Kuperminc, former director of the AIU Library, on the theme ‘Tell Me About Love’, exploring remarkable archive documents from the Alliance Israélite Universelle Library.
15 June at 2.30 pm: Jewish thought workshop “The Paris Dispute: when the Church burned the Talmud” by Josh Wiener, rabbi of the Adath Shalom community
22 June at 2.30 pm: Cooking workshop with Myriam
29 June at 2.30 pm: Philosophical walk “Universalism in question” with Sylvie Adler
29 June at 4 pm: Reading circle led by Sylvie Adler
16 June 2026 at 8.30 pm at the Medem Centre
As part of the Festival of Jewish Cultures, the Medem Centre is hosting a theatrical reading of stories for eternal children written by Jean-Claude Grumberg and read by Laurent Berger. Amazing journeys that take the audience from Pitchik to Pitchouk via Square d’Anvers, Rue de Seine and the department stores.
centre-medem.org/EVT/festival-des-culture-juives-de-pitchik-a-pitchouk/
23 June 2026 at 2pm at the Instituto Cervantes in Paris
Organised by Aki Estamos and the Federation of Sephardic Associations of France, this year’s festival features a screening of Moisés Salama’s film No sea tu falta (2025), presented by Bella Cohen-Clougher, followed by a discussion with the director, Moisés Salama. The film recounts the director’s return to his past and the emotional transformations brought about by the passage of time, particularly in the city of Melilla where he grew up. This screening will be followed by a screening of the film by Lise Amselem and Pierre-Emmanuel Dersoir-Vermande, Haketía, haketía (2026), and a discussion with the directors. The film evokes, with nostalgia and emotion, the risk of the disappearance of Haketía, the Judeo-Spanish language of northern Morocco and Oran.
Journées judéo-espagnoles | Aki Estamos
Monday 8 June 2026, at 7pm at the Marc Chagall National Museum
The Marc Chagall National Museum and the Nice Opera Philharmonic Orchestra are continuing their collaboration, which has lasted for over twenty years, bringing the arts together in chamber music concerts held in the museum’s concert hall, set against the backdrop of Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows ‘The Creation of the World’. The evening’s programme features works by Luigi Bassi, Alexis Ciesla, Clara Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn and Paul Schoenfield, performed by Simone Cremona and Stasys Makštutis on the clarinet and Thibaud Epp on the piano.
Concert de musique de chambre – 8 juin 2026 | Musée National Marc Chagall
14 June 2026 at the Shoah Memorial
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War, the Memorial is hosting two events:
2.00 pm Lecture: Plural forms of Jewish identity in the International Brigades. This lecture examines the significant participation of Jews in the International Brigades in support of the Spanish Republicans. An exploration of archives and testimonies sheds light on the issues at stake and the determination to fight fascism. With Annabel Gottfried Cohen, PhD student in history at the University of Edinburgh, and Édouard Sill, historian and author of “L’Illusion lyrique” . International Combatant Volunteers in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1938). In conversation with Alain Lewkowicz, journalist and producer at France Culture.
4.30pm Screening: Madrid Before Hanita by Eran Torbiner. This 2006 Israeli documentary traces the story of 300 Jewish volunteers who left Palestine to join the International Brigades. In the presence of Jean-Charles Szurek, Emeritus Research Director at the CNRS, son of International Brigade fighter Alexander Szurek and author of Gabriel Ersler. From the International Brigades to Soviet Prisons, the Other Red Orchestra (Hermann, 2023). In conversation with Annabel Gottfried Cohen.
Mémorial de la Shoah | Boutique en ligne
11 June 2026 at 7.00 pm at the Shoah Memorial
This event, organised to mark Marc Bloch’s induction into the Panthéon, offers an opportunity to explore the life of the historian and co-founder of the École des Annales, who served as a soldier during both world wars and later joined the Resistance before being arrested and shot by the Gestapo in 1944. The historian Peter Schöttler seeks to reconstruct and recontextualise the intellectual journey, style and thought of Marc Bloch, in whom theory and practice remained closely united until the very end. As part of this event, he will be in conversation with Chloé Leprince, a journalist at France Culture.
Mémorial de la Shoah | Boutique en ligne
21 June at 3.30 pm at the Maison de la culture yiddish – Medem Library
The Tshiribim Choir is taking part in this year’s Fête de la Musique 2026, inviting the public to come and listen to the songs performed under the direction of Shura Lipovsky, singer, songwriter and poet. On the programme for this 2026 edition: the warmth and millennia-old richness of Yiddish, Hebrew and Judeo-Spanish songs. Two sessions are on offer: 3.30pm–4.00pm and 4.30pm–5.00pm. The Tshaynik Café will be open from 3.00pm to 6.00pm.
Spectacle de fin d’année de la chorale Tshiribim – programme.yiddish.paris
14 June 2026 at 5.30 pm at the mahJ
To open the 4th Congress of the Society for Jewish Studies: ‘Power and Vulnerability in History, Texts and Societies’, historian and sociologist Pierre Birnbaum discusses the complexity of the relationship with political power from which Jews have long been excluded throughout history. This is particularly true when a civic and patriotic desire to participate in political life is met with violent reactions, especially in times of crisis.