Here are the events planned for the European Days of Jewish Culture in this region. For more information and to reserve your tickets, visit the JECPJ FRANCE website.
Nice
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Ghetto Tour Nice by Robert Lewitt, historian (in English). Meet at 10 a.m. at Place Masséna in front of the statue. Route: Place Masséna, Rue Benoit Bunico, Rue Lascaris, Cimetière du Château, Wall of the Righteous, and Wall of the Deportees
Monday, October 5, 2026
At the Mediterranean University Center. “Is Love Enough for Us?: A reflection on the theme of love in the Jewish tradition and its deep connections to interfaith dialogue and cultural and social exchanges. A reading from the Song of Songs by Eva Ziegler, actress, followed by her two-part commentary—literary and philosophical—drawing on both Jewish and Christian perspectives. Participants: Fabrice Wendling, Associate Professor (Latin Language and Literature), University of Nice; Pierre Benoit, Agrégé and Ph.D. in Philosophy, President of the Jewish-Christian Friendship Association of Nice; Eva Siegle, actress; Lionel Bansard, actor.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Tour of the Nice Ghetto led by Brigitte Tanauji. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Deloye Synagogue. Itinerary: Deloye Synagogue, Rue du Ghetto, Palais Lascaris, Château Cemetery, Wall of the Righteous and Wall of the Deportees
Cannes
Sunday, November 8, 2026
At the Alexandre III Theater, at 7:00 p.m.: Jazz n’Klezmer – Eric Slabiak Quartet: Eric Slabiak on violin and vocals, Frank Anastasio on guitar and vocals, Maria Badoï on accordion, Marcellon Marcella on double bass. In partnership with the Center for Art and Culture.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
At the Espace Mimont at 5:00 p.m.: Theater performances. First part: Theatrical performance of the “Song of Songs” by the Promethéa Theater Company directed by Alain Illel. Second part: “Letter to His Father” by Franz Kafka with Sébastien Charton and Alain Illel