Until 12 January 2025 at the Saphir Gallery
A great master of magic realism, Sergio Birga (1940-2021) travels through cities at the speed of a red sun rising above a city at night to illuminate it, returning from Berlin, New York, Rome or his native Florence to illuminate our dreams and nights. The Saphir Gallery invites us to discover his career and the development of his work from the 1960s to the present day. A preview of the catalogue “Prints of engraved work” by Sergio Birga will also be presented.
Sergio BIRGA | 10 December 2024 – 12 January 2025 – Overview | GALERIE SAPHIR
Until 2 March 2025 at the Departemental Museum Albert Kahn
For so long, magnificent exhibitions have been held in these gardens, facilitating great encounters between nature and culture. But for those who have not yet visited them, the question remains: who was Albert Kahn? The museum has teamed up with Gallimard Jeunesse to publish a biography of the patron of the arts for young people. To coincide with the publication of the book, a selection of pencil sketches and original illustrations by Rozenn Brécard will be on display.
Évènements – Musée Albert Kahn
15 February at 2.30pm at the Museum of the Résistance and the Deportation in Isère
Artist Julia Belle leads a workshop paying tribute to women members of the Isère Resistance. Participants in the workshop will take a guided tour of women members of the Resistance, then engrave and print photos of them on tote bags.
1 February 2025, 10.30am at the Montluc National Prison Memorial
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camps, the Memorial is proposing itineraries of men and women interned in Montluc prison who were subsequently deported. These personal journeys give visitors a better understanding of the Nazi regime’s desire to dehumanise, the terrible suffering endured and the courage of the deportees who returned to try to restart their lives.
January 30, 2025 at 8 p.m. at Cinema Le Méliès
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. A reflection of the diversity of inspiration linked to painful current events or touching personal journeys and memories. This festival is, as Ruth Elkrief, president of the Documentary Jury, points out, a window open to the discovery of the history and diversity of Jewish cultures, through the prism of international cinema.
Will be presented at the Cinéma Le Méliès: “Call me Dancer” by Pip Gilmour and Leslie Shampaine
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
January 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cézanne Cinema
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. A reflection of the diversity of inspiration linked to painful current events or touching personal journeys and memories. A Jewish cinema which aims, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, explains, to present and preserve memory and nostalgia and contribute to transmitting them.
Will be presented at the Cézanne Cinema: “Avenue of the Giants” by Finn Taylor.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
January 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the CGR Le Français Cinema
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. A reflection of the diversity of inspiration linked to painful current events or touching personal journeys and memories. Like Jewish humor, Jewish cinema is not the monopoly of Jews. It is a presentation of themes linked to this culture, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, recalls.
Will be presented at the CGR Le Français Cinema: “The Pianist’s Choice” by Jacques Otmezguine.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
February 2, 2025 at the Star Cinema
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. Themes that may seem specific but carry universal messages and identifications. This festival is, as Ruth Elkrief, president of the Documentary Jury, points out, a window open to the discovery of the history and diversity of Jewish cultures, through the prism of international cinema.
Will be presented at Cinéma Star: “The Pianist’s Choice” by Jacques Otmezguine.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
February 5, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. at the Salle St Exupéry in Menton
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. Works evoking many inspiring and courageous themes. Works that encourage knowledge of Others and contribute to the fight against prejudice, as recalled by Ruth Elkrief, president of the Documentary Jury.
Will be presented at the Salle St Exupéry: “God and the Camel” by Stefan Sarazin and Peter Keller.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
5 February 2025, 2pm at the Departmental Museum of Resistance and Deportation in Haute-Garonne
Thanks to a team of specialists, the Departmental Museum of Resistance and Deportation) is shedding light on the many historical realities of the deportation, highlighting the variety of archive collections available. In particular, thanks to the development of research into these sources and the visual representations of the deportees’ journeys, with the help of new forms of memorial presentation.
Le Musée départemental de la Résistance & de la Déportation | Haute-Garonne
From February 9 to 11, 2025 at the Olympia Cinema of Cannes
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. Themes that may seem specific but carry universal messages and identifications. A Jewish cinema which aims, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, explains, to present and preserve memory and nostalgia and contribute to transmitting them.
Will be presented at the Olympia Cinema: “Le Choix du Pianiste” by Jacques Otmezguine on February 9 at 7 p.m., “Yaniv” by Amnon Carmi on February 10 at 7 p.m. and “Checkout” by Jonathan Dekel on February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
January 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. at the Le Village Cinema in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. Themes that may seem specific but carry universal messages and identifications. Like Jewish humor, Jewish cinema is not the monopoly of Jews. It is a presentation of themes linked to this culture, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, recalls.
Will be presented at Cinéma Le Village: “The Pianist’s Choice” by Jacques Otmezguine.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
4 February 2025 at 7pm at the mahJ
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has been showcasing classics and never-before-seen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. Works that evoke many inspiring and courageous themes. Works that encourage knowledge of others and contribute to the fight against prejudice, as Ruth Elkrief, President of the Documentary Jury, reminds us.
Will be presented at the mahJ: ‘Vishniac’ by Laura Bialis.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
From 28 January to 4 February 2025 at the Centre Culturel André Neher
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has been showcasing the classics and never-before-seen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. These works evoke many inspiring and courageous themes. As Ruth Elkrief, President of the Documentary Jury, points out, this festival is a window onto the history and diversity of Jewish cultures, through the prism of international cinema.
The following films will be shown at the Centre Culturel André Neher: ‘Avenue of the Giants’ by Finn Taylor on 28 January at 3pm and ‘Dieu et le Chameau’ by Stefan Sarazin and Peter Keller on 4 February at 3pm.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
9 February 2025 at the Centre Simone Veil
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has been showcasing classics and never-before-seen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. Works evoking many inspiring and courageous themes. As Alexandre Arcady, President of the Fiction Jury, points out, the aim of Jewish cinema is to present and preserve memory and nostalgia, and to help pass them on.
The following films will be shown at the Centre Simone Veil: ‘Screams Before Silence’ by Sheryl Sandberg at 3pm and ‘Looking for Yotam’ by Caroline Bongrand and Georges Benayoun at 5pm.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
From 26 January to 2 February 2025 at the Cinéma Le Royal Palace, Nogent-sur-Marne
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has been showcasing the classics and never-before-seen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. These works evoke many inspiring and courageous themes. Like Jewish humour, Jewish cinema is not the monopoly of Jews. It is a presentation of themes linked to this culture, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, points out.
The following films will be shown at the Cinéma Le Royal Palace: ‘Le Choix du Pianiste’ by Jacques Otmezguine on 26 January at 6pm and ‘Dieu et le Chameau’ by Stefan Sarazin and Peter Keller on 2 February at 6pm.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
From 26 January to 5 February 2025 at the Espace des Cultures juives in Grenoble
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has been showcasing the classics and never-before-seen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. A crossing of fields and songs of emotions. Works that encourage knowledge of others and contribute to the fight against prejudice, as Ruth Elkrief, President of the Documentary Jury, reminds us.
The following films will be shown at the Espace des Cultures juives: ‘Looking for Yotam’ by Caroline Bongrand and Georges Benayoun on 26 January at 6pm, ‘Avenue of the Giants’ by Finn Taylor on 5 February at 6pm and ‘Dieu et le Chameau’ by Stefan Sarazin and Peter Keller on 5 February at 8pm.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
From 8 January to 2 February 2025 at Les 400 Coups cinema in Angers
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has been showcasing the classics and never-before-seen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. A crossing of fields and songs of emotions. A Jewish cinema whose aim, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, points out, is to present and preserve memory and nostalgia, and to help pass them on.
The following films will be screened at Les 400 Coups: ‘Le Choix du Pianiste’ by Jacques Otmezguine on 8 January at 8pm and ‘Yaniv’ by Amnon Carmi on 2 February at 3.30pm.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
From 30 January to 9 February 2025 in Nancy
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has welcomed both classics and previously unseen nuggets of Jewish cinema. Created by the Centre d’Art et de Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all the French regions thanks to local partnerships. A reflection of the diversity of inspiration linked to painful current events or touching personal journeys and memories. 16 French and international films are being shown at this 5th edition. Like Jewish humour, Jewish cinema is not the monopoly of Jews. It is a presentation of themes linked to this culture, as Alexandre Arcady, president of the Fiction Jury, points out.
The following films will be screened at Cinéma Caméo: ‘Avenue of the Giants’ by Finn Taylor on 4 February at 7.30pm. And at the Association Culturelle Juive: ‘Vishniac’ by Laura Bialis on 30 January at 6.30pm and ‘Call me Dancer’ by Pip Gilmour and Leslie Shampaine on 9 February.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
Until 16 February 2025 at the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris
German artist Albert Oehlen has been commissioned by the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris to curate this exhibition devoted to Swiss sculptor Hans Josephsohn (1920-2012), whom he discovered in St Gallen. Josephsohn worked for six decades in his Swiss studio, which was marked by his personal journey from his birth in East Prussia in Königsberg to a Jewish family, his studies in Florence and his escape from persecution to Zurich, where he lived and created until the end of his life. The chronological tour takes us through three stylistic periods, following an artistic production that oscillated between figuration and abstraction.
Josephsohn | Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
Until 26 January 2025 at the Musée de l’Orangerie
It is not only art that is avant-garde, but also the contribution of certain gallerists. In particular Berthe Weill, a rare woman in this milieu, who in 1901 opened a gallery at 25 rue Victor-Massé, in the Pigalle district. Her aim was to showcase the work of little-known artists who would go on to become the great names of the century: Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani… as well as women artists such as Emilie Charmy and Suzanne Valadon. Berthe Weill was their spokesperson, engaging with them and their potential public for forty years, until her gallery closed in 1940 following the first persecutions of Jews in France during the Shoah.
Exposition Berthe Weill. Galeriste d’avant-garde | Musée de l’Orangerie
25 January 2025, 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm at the House of Yiddish Culture
The 2025 edition of this night, proposed by Shahar Fineberg, is dedicated to objects that have been inherited, forgotten, found, hidden or rescued. The MCY invites participants to (re)find a significant object from their lives that tells their personal story and to write about it. During the workshop, the MCY team, in the presence of Yitskhok Niborski, professor of Yiddish language and literature, will work with you to adapt your text into Yiddish.
Nuit de la lecture à la MCY (en présentiel) – programme.yiddish.paris
8 January, 2 April, 7 May, 4 June and 2 July 2025, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the mahJ
The Cercle de Généalogie Juive (Jewish Genealogy Circle) welcomes members of the public to help them (re)discover their personal history by tracing their family trees, which have sometimes been buffeted by the winds of history. The speakers, each a specialist in a particular cultural area (Maghreb, Eastern Europe, etc.), show participants the methods and IT tools best suited to their needs.
Rencontres généalogiques | Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme
January 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. at the Palace Cinema
Since 2021, the Dia(s)porama Festival has hosted classics and new gems of Jewish cinema. Created by the Center for Art and Culture – Espace Rachi and the FSJU, it shares these works from around the world in all French regions thanks to local partnerships. Themes that may seem specific but carry universal messages and identifications. Works that encourage knowledge of Others and contribute to the fight against prejudice, as recalled by Ruth Elkrief, president of the Documentary Jury.
Will be presented at the Palace Cinema: “The Pianist’s Choice” by Jacques Otmezguine.
Diasporama – Accueil – Diasporama
Until January 19, 2025 at the Jeu de Paume
Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is not just an address in the north of Brussels, it is one of the greatest film destinations of all time. The work of a 25-year-old filmmaker, daring to evoke both the female condition and the silences imposed by the wounds of history through the character played by the immense Delphine Seyrig. The Jeu de Paume museum pays tribute to the woman who chose to settle in Paris after making her first short films, including the UFO Saute ma ville (1968). Which is projected onto a wall in this wonderful exhibition. Other short films are also on display, including the testimonies of Holocaust survivors collected for a TV programme by Chantal Akerman, as well as the very funny short Family Business. There is also a plethora of photos and manuscripts, images of essays for Golden Eighties (1986), and television sets laid side by side for her documentary on post-Soviet Eastern Europe. A magnificent journey at the Jeu de Paume, between laughter and silence, with her mischievous and uncompromising eye…
Exposition Chantal Akerman – Jeu de Paume
From November 20, 2024 at the Museum of Turkish Jews
The museum presents around fifty ketouboth from private collections. Among them that of Isak Haleva, Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Turkey, as well as those of collectors Ceri Benardete, Jak Haim and Silvyo Ovadya, as well as the archives of the Israel Museum. The diversity of sources is also reflected in the periods (from 1830 to the present day) and in the places, the ketouboth being originating not only from Istanbul but also from Van, Izmir, Bursa, Erdine, Tekirdag…
The Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews – Homepage
November 27 and 30, 2024 at the Théâtre de l’Espérance
This piece allows us to address three important, determining moments in Albert Cohen’s life: the confrontation with anti-Semitism at the age of ten in Marseille, the relationship with his mother and his years of work within an international organization. Three moments that inspired Albert Cohen’s books, two thirds of them taking place in the city of Geneva where Albert Cohen lived for a long time. Six actors (Joe Bengui, Alberto Deerrard, Sonia Elkrief, Nathalie Heiniger, Lucie Ryckewaert and Mauro Vieira) bring them back to life on stage.
Représentation théâtrale : « Le monde d’Albert Cohen » – Communauté Israélite de Genève
January 17, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Around forty museums and cultural institutions in Basel are participating in this night of sharing by offering a wide variety of literary, musical, cinematographic and theatrical events. This takes place every year in January in a city particularly important for Jewish political and cultural history.
Events – Juedisches Museum Schweiz
November 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. in front of Pošta Slovenije, Slomškov trg 10
This artistic-documentary performance evokes the disarmament of the Green Guard on November 23, 1918. General Rudolf Maister took control of the city by disarming the Green Guard. This event, in which the Maribor synagogue participates with other partners, takes place as part of the “year of General Rudolf Maister” decreed by the Slovenian government.
47 minutes – Maister’s action for Maribor – Sinagoga Maribor
November 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Portuguese Synagogue
The synagogue hosts a wonderful musical moment lit by hundreds of candles in this place where the acoustics are particularly impressive. Which suits Sacha van Ravenswade, a tenor specializing in both classical opera repertoire and Jewish religious songs. The theme chosen for this concert is “Yehi or”, which in Hebrew means “let there be light”. The tenor is accompanied for this event by pianist Aksana Stahievitch.
Candlelight Concert: Sacha van Ravenswade &… | Jewish Cultural Quarter