Until 4 January 2026 at the Rembrandt Museum
This exhibition highlights the sense of belonging in contemporary art through the work of 13 artists. Among them are Sadik Kwaish Alfraji, Arash Fakhim, Foundland Collective, Arjan van Helmond, Gvantsa Jgushia, Polina Medvedeva, Neda Mirhosseini, Olphaert den Otter, Satijn Panyigay, Pris Roos, Maria Roosen, Tian Teng, Pink de Thierry and, of course, the host of this exhibition, Rembrandt. For Rembrandt, everything took place in his home, where he lived, taught his students, received his clients and created his masterpieces.
19 October 2025, 11 a.m., Place de la Résistance, Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg celebrates its National Day of Remembrance, dedicated to commemorating the struggle of the Luxembourgish people during the occupation of 1940-1945. This annual event allows participants to learn more about the country’s history during the Second World War.
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Since 10 September 2025 at the Gaon of Vilna Museum
Samuel Bak, originally from Lithuania, donated numerous works to the museum that bears his name. In his work and his life, he shares his childhood memories, the words of his family, the evils of war and the ravages of humanity, which he fights against with his paintbrushes.
28 October 2025 at the Danish Jewish Museum
Based on the museum’s recent discoveries, the lectures will shed light on Denmark’s long Jewish history, spanning the centuries from the 16th century to the present day. The four lectures on offer are
1. Between tolerance and anti-Semitism. The view of Jews in 1500th and 1600th century Denmark-Norway by Janus Møller Jensen
2. From chess player to court tailor by Thomas Egebæk
3. Jewish Patrons 1850-1920 by Sara Fredfeldt Stadager
4. Holiday pictures from the escape – photo albums from Danish Jews’ refugee stay in Sweden 1943-1945 by Signe Bergman Larsen
https://www.jewmus.dk/en/aktuelt/nyhedsvisning/4-nedslag-i-den-nyeste-forskning
23 November 2025 at 11 a.m. at the CCLJ
La Mazal Café brings together hundreds of books and numerous authors for the second edition of this literary fair. In a spirit of sharing and discovery, combining discussions, meetings and book signings. The main themes of this edition are Identity(ies), memory(ies), Jewish culture(s) and citizenship. Conferences are also offered throughout the day.
14 November 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Centre
Every month, Cabaret Milmoul shares its stage with artists to rediscover Hebrew. In a spirit of creativity and exchange, performances encourage words, music and languages to twirl around the stage. The name of the event reflects the mix of languages and cultures that we experience here in Belgium, while also giving a nod to the iconic Belgian dish, mussels and chips – a symbol of an appetite for cultural and artistic diversity.
October 24, 2025 – November 9, 2026 at the Sigmund Freud Museum
This exhibition sheds light on the last months spent by the Freud family in Vienna when the city was under Nazi control following the annexation. It explores how the Freud family fell victim to atrocities, particularly Sigmund’s sisters, thanks in particular to the museum’s recent acquisition of previously unpublished documents. The exhibition also highlights how Austria treated survivors and their tormentors after the war.
Documents of Injustice. The Case of Freud – Sigmund Freud Museum
28 October 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the National Holocaust Museum
Testimonies and period objects are presented as part of this exhibition to give visitors a better understanding of how the Kristallnacht massacre was carried out on the night of 9 to 10 November 1938. The museum’s educational team accompanies visitors throughout the exhibition.
Family-Friendly Testimony and Object Handling Workshop
4 December 2025 at 7pm at the Manchester Jewish Museum
Continuing the momentum of the first two evenings of this kind, previously organised on the themes of travel and communities, this time the museum invites participants to explore the theme of shared identities among Manchester’s Jewish community. The event will combine personal stories of resilience, rediscovery and courage with the diversity of the neighbourhoods that have welcomed this population.
Manchester Jewish Museum — The Table – An Intimate Dining Experience: Identities
From 17 to 19 April 2026 in Youlgrave, Derbyshire
As they have done every year for many years, klezmer music enthusiasts gather in the spring in the hills of Derbyshire. Amateurs and professionals come together to share music, dance and laughter on local stages for three wonderful days. This event is an opportunity to rediscover both classic klezmer music and its contemporary reinterpretations.
KlezNorth | A festival of Klezmer music, dance and song
28 October 2025 at St Johns Wood Synagogue
A unique evening is being held at the synagogue to give the public the opportunity to discover the immense talent of cantor Netanel Hershtik. Selected pieces reflecting the diversity of the repertoire, ranging from introspection and meditation to virtuosity. He will be accompanied on the evening by New York pianist Eden Ladin.
Netanel Hershtik: Songs of Renewal – Jewish Music Institute
Until 15 February 2026 at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt
500 years of family life passed down from generation to generation are presented in this exhibition by French-German photographer Ruthe Zuntz. An epic journey through time and space, taking visitors to the Jewish Museum Frankfurt to England, Israel, the United States and back to Germany. Among the letters on display are those of Leopold Zuntz, considered one of the founders of Jewish Studies.
WHAT A FAMILY! – Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
28 November 2025 to 12 April 2026 at the Jewish Museum Berlin
The audio archives used by Claude Lanzmann to prepare his documentary, which is essential for sharing the memory of the Holocaust, are available for the first time as part of an exhibition. The director’s collection includes 152 audio cassettes on display. They contain numerous interviews with survivors and perpetrators.
Claude Lanzmann: The Recordings | Jewish Museum Berlin
16 October 2025 at the Museo Sefardi
The Sephardic Museum of Toledo is organising a series of lectures entitled ‘Culture and Recognition: Gypsy Voices at the Sephardic Museum’, which seeks to highlight and value the cultural contribution of the Gypsy people in Spain. The lectures will provide a space for dialogue in which leading figures in Roma activism and culture will share their experiences and perspectives, reinforcing the importance of their legacy and participation in social, political and cultural life.
This autumn, the Café des Psaumes, located in the heart of the Marais district, is offering a number of events, including:
Thursday 9 October at 4.30pm: “Facile ensemble” (Easy together) Digital procedures, by Myriam Allouche, workshop leader and public writer – A group workshop to learn how to search for information and carry out digital administrative procedures yourself.
Thursday, 16 October at 4:30 p.m.: ‘Kashrut, an ethic of life’ with Sandra Jerushalmi. Jewish dietary laws are full of meaning and symbolism. Discover the deeper meaning of these laws, which are more than just constraints; they are a guide to life.
Sunday, 19 October at 2:00 p.m.: Rethinking the Psalms in light of current events in the Jewish world with Yoav Levy and Yeshaya Dalsace ‘New Year and Necessary Change’
Thursday, 23 October at 4:30 p.m.: Political science ‘The Middle East economy in the service of peace?’ with Charles Baccouche
Thursday, 30 October at 4:30 p.m.: ‘Anthropomorphism in the Bible’ What is the meaning of biblical expressions that attribute human form, actions or feelings to God? with Jean Michel Toledano, professor of Talmud
Le programme du Café des Psaumes
20 October 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Marc Chagall Museum
This chamber music concert, performed by musicians from the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra under the artistic direction of Vincent Monteil, is a co-production of the Nice Opera and the Alpes-Maritimes National Museums of the 20th Century. It will be presented in the exceptional setting of the museum’s concert hall, facing Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows depicting The Creation of the World. The programme features performances by Judith Le Monnier, Jongjia and Julien Gisclard: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73 (1946), Philip Glass (1937-) String Quartet No. 2 ‘Compagny’, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh (1947-) Rǝqs (Dance) (2015), Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Salut d’Amour, Op. 12 (1888).
Concert de musique de chambre – 20 octobre 2025 | Musée National Marc Chagall
3 November 2025 at Espace Rachi – Guy de Rothschild
Claude Lelouch is known and above all appreciated as one of the greatest contemporary directors, a companion to so many actors and actresses for 60 years. But he is also known for the music in his cult films, such as A Man and a Woman, Les Uns et les Autres, La Bonne Année, Itinéraire d’un enfant gâté… Music that plays a leading role in his films. In particular, that composed by Francis Lai and Michel Legrand.
To revisit this intimate and artistic relationship with music, Laurent Couson — composer, conductor, pianist and loyal collaborator of Lelouch for over twenty years — will host a special meeting with the filmmaker, with screenings of excerpts, music performed by Laurent Couson and vocal performances by Roxane Terramorsi.
6 November 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maison de la Culture Yiddish
This unique programme of short, intense concerts brings together artists as diverse as they are talented: Eric Slabiak on violin and vocals, accompanied by Dario Ivkovic on accordion and Frank Anastasio on guitar. They come together for a grand journey into the world of Ashkenazi music, shared with the audience that evening.
Les Zakouskis : interprètes de la musique ashkénaze – programme.yiddish.paris
16 October 2025 at 7 p.m. at the mahJ
On the occasion of the French publication of his book Hannah Arendt. Biography (translated from German by Olivier Mannoni, Calmann-Lévy, 2025), philosopher, journalist and political scientist Thomas Meyer will discuss the unpublished sources he drew on to write this book. In it, he paints a portrait of Hannah Arendt rooted in her era, particularly her years in Paris following her flight from Germany and her stay in the United States. An evening organised in partnership with Akadem.
Hannah Arendt | Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme
30 November 2025, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at JEM Beaugrenelle
This major annual literary event, now in its 36th year, is organised by Evelyne Vitkine and her team and features meetings with around forty authors who come to share and sign copies of their latest novels, essays, biographies, memoirs or stories. At the end of the day, the ‘JEM 2025 First Novel Prize’ will be awarded and the traditional closing conference-debate will take place.
36ème Journée de la Culture et du Livre Juifs – Judaïsme En Mouvement
8 October 2025 at 6pm at the Galerie Saphir
Text and canvas, in constant emulation, form the basis of the unique experience of creation. The book, like the painting, is not an abstract object or ideal form, but a physical, material envelope, meaning, writing of the mind and body. In this way, the presence of the Letter emerges, incorporating itself into the paper to, in the words of Paul Klee, make the invisible visible. Making visible is the work of writing, both profane and sacred. The Saphir Gallery presents a unique exhibition through imagination and elective affinities.
11 October 2025 at 3pm at the Medem Centre
During this encounter, Michèle Tauber will present the first collection of poems by Leah Goldberg (1911-1970), in bilingual Hebrew and French, published by Presses de la Sorbonne Nouvelle. This collection allows the public to appreciate the work of this great Israeli poet, whose writing evokes both nostalgia for her native land and enthusiasm for Israel. Leah Goldberg was also a translator of Western literature into Hebrew.
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23 November 2025 at 5 p.m. at the Théâtre Antoine Watteau in Nogent-sur-Marne
Richard Schmoucler, founder of the Sirba Octet, a unique ensemble at the crossroads of classical music and Eastern European traditions, presents ‘Tsuzamen’, which means ‘together’ in Yiddish, during this fabulous evening. It is a vibrant tribute to the shared memories of peoples who have been victims of genocide—Jews, Armenians, and Gypsies. This musical project brings together their repertoires to resonate, in a single breath, with brotherhood, resilience, and life. Three cultures, three memories, a common emotion carried by a universal language: music.
FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER – SIRBA OCTET – Nogent-sur-Marne – FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER
On the 8th and 15th of November 2025 at Espace Rachi – Guy de Rothschild
A week apart for a long journey between two concerts. First, Lucien Zerra & Mohanad Aljaramani perform works by Khalil Gibran. Texts from ‘The Madman’ are shared in words, sounds and dance steps by choreographer Gabrielle Weisbuch. Then, the following week, it was the turn of the great trumpeter Frank London to present his latest project, ‘Spirit, Stronger Than Blood’, in which he pays tribute to the great musical figures who shaped his artistic and spiritual vision: Charles Mingus, Pharoah Sanders, Clifford Thornton, Alice Coltrane…
FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER – LUCIEN ZERRAD & MOHANAD ALJARAMANI – Paris – FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER
FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER – FRANK LONDON – Paris – FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER
17 November 2025 at 8 p.m. at the Café de la Danse
The surprising and explosive music of Boogie Balagan will set the stage alight at Café de la Danse, marking the release of their new album, which combines humour, nostalgia and hope for a better tomorrow. This evening will be an opportunity to celebrate 20 years of the JUMU label and 20 years since the release of Boogie Balagan’s legendary track Lamentation Waloo. It will be dedicated to Claude Szwimer, who passed away prematurely last year.
9 and 10 November 2025 Chez Georges
The most legendary of the old Parisian cellars from the golden age resumed concert production several years ago, while maintaining its fabulous evenings where young and old alike dance and sing French, Latin, jazz, Yiddish and disco melodies… During the Jazz n’Klezmer festival, Chez Georges hosts numerous concerts over two evenings, featuring Denis Cuniot, Les Marx Sisters, Macadam Shnorer and others.
FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER – KLEZMER DANS LES BARS – Paris – FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER
19 November 2025 at 8 p.m. at the Alhambra
No fewer than 40 musicians will be on stage for this fabulous event! A meeting between jazz and Judeo-Andalusian music, where Omer Avital performs his original compositions and oriental and piyyutim classics, accompanied in particular by cantor and soloist Moshé Look. The first meeting between the Andalusian Orchestra Israel – Ashdod took place last year in Ashdod and led to this wonderful encore performance at the Alhambra for the Jazz n’ Klezmer festival.
FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER – L’OCHESTRE ANDALOU ISRAEL ASHDOD – Paris – FESTIVAL JAZZ ‘N’ KLEZMER
18 November 2025 at 8.30pm at the Studio de l’Ermitage
Surrounding Lou Tavano’s voice, Mathias Levy and his musicians stand in a circle, close to each other, referring both to the musicians and the audience. An intimate and moving musical experience of the Jazz n’ Klezmer festival.
From 6 November to 14 December 2025
A very extensive programme is being presented to the public this year, with the following main events:
Thursday 6 November at 6.30 pm: Transmozaik concert, Ladino music, with L’heure du partage (Time for Sharing) at Atelier n°1, Théâtre Garonne.
Sunday, 9 November at 3 p.m.: Presentation of Hanoch Levin’s play Cabaret at the Salle San Subra
From 5 to 15 November: Exhibition on the Righteous in Occitanie, produced by Terres fraternelles, at the EDJ.
Thursday 13 November at 6.30pm: Hébraica’s Thursdays presents a meeting on the theme of ‘Heroes and heroines of the Jewish Army’ by Maurice Lugassy.
Saturday 15 November at 2pm: Round tables on The Righteous in Occitania, organised by LICRA at the MJC Roguet.
From 19 to 28 November: Exhibition of 26 artists, painters and sculptors at the EDJ.
Thursday, 20 November at 6:30 p.m.: Les Hébraica’s Thursdays presents a lecture by Isy Morgensztern on the theme ‘Reparation, Forgiveness, Revenge.’
Friday 21 November at 10.30am: Literary meeting ‘Les recueils inédits’ (Unpublished Collections) by Gil Presznitzer, published by Editions Hébraica – Bar le Sylène.
Sunday 23 November at 3pm: Les rencontres de Palaprat with Elerika Leroy and Maurice Lugassy on the theme ‘Les Juifs et la Résistance’ (The Jews and the Resistance).
Monday, 24 November at 7:30 p.m.: Debate with Paul Amar at the EDJ, organised with La Marc and FSJU.
25, 26 and 27 November at 8:30 p.m.: Presentation of the text ‘Ana’s Violin,’ narrated by Patrick Ochs, based on a text by Isabelle Kostrzewa and Patrick Ochs at the Théâtre de Poche in Toulouse.
Sunday, 30 November at 3 p.m.: Screening of “Voices in the Silence” by Adam Joulia at the CGR Le Paris in Montauban.
Sunday, 30 November at 4 p.m.: Major event for the Tsedaka campaign at the Tournefeuille lighthouse.
Thursday, 4 December at 6:30 p.m.: Hébraica’s Thursdays presents a lecture by Isy Morgensztern on the theme of ‘The Law’.
Sunday, 7 December at 4:30 p.m.: Andalusian Day with La Marc. The programme includes a concert, lecture and sweet treats…
Tuesday, 9 December at 5:30 p.m.: Study of the Jewish genealogy of Toulouse with the Jewish Genealogy Circle.
Thursday, 11 December at 6:30 p.m.: Les Jeudis d’Hébraica presents a lecture by Maurice Lugassy on the theme of ‘Jewish Identity in French Opera.’
Sunday, 14 December at the EDJ: Study day on the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence and the People of the Book.’
15 October 2025 at 6.30 p.m. at the IUMAT
As part of the inaugural conference of the 2025/2026 season of the Maimonides-Averroes-Thomas Aquinas University Institute, speakers will present the different stages in the construction of the city of Montpellier. They will discuss the city’s origins, its cultural diversity, and Montpellier’s economic and intellectual development. Thanks to the Edict of Guilhem VIII, Montpellier became a city of tolerance where communities, cultures, religions, and interfaith scholarly elites engaged in close exchanges, particularly in the fields of medicine and philology.
With the participation of Michaël Delafosse, Mayor of Montpellier, Christine Feuillas, Director of the Montpellier Municipal Archives, Pierre-Joan Bernard, Heritage Conservation Assistant at the Montpellier City Archives, Fabrice Bertrand, Historian, and Michaël Iancu, Doctor of History and Director of the Maimonides Institute.