Babka concert 1 November 2026 at 7.30 pm, followed by a performance at 9 pm at Chez Georges Admittedly, for a long time now, in these pages dedicated to organised cultural events, we have been discussing ... 13 October 2026 | ParisRive Gauche
Mayu Shviro & Yonathan Avishai Concert 4 November 2026 at 9.00 pm at the Espace Rachi From the Land of the Rising Sun to Parisian nights under soothing moons. Welcome to this intercultural and interplanetary journey presented by the ... 13 October 2026 | ParisRive Gauche
A concert illustrated by Joann Sfar & the Luftmenschen 16 November 2026 at 8.30 pm at the Café de la Danse One of the great things about the Jazz n’Klezmer Festival organised by Laurence Haziza is that you never know what to expect. The same goes for ... 13 October 2026 | Eastern ParisParisFrance
Oi Va Voi concert 9 November 2026 at 8.30 pm at the New Morning The phrase ‘Oi Va Voi’ might make you fear that disaster is about to strike! Quite the opposite, in fact: in this particular case, it’s an ... 13 October 2026 | Place de la RépubliqueParis
Graines de Psaumes October 2026 At Adath Shalom Graines de Psaumes continues to organise cultural events at numerous venues across Paris, including this one taking place at the Gad El Shalom synagogue, which we are highlighting ... 13 October 2026 | Rive GaucheParis
IEMJ 20th Anniversary Gala Concert – Jewish music through time and space, from biblical times to the present day 18 October 2026 at 5.30 pm at the Salle Cortot As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, the European Institute of Jewish Music is organising a special concert taking the audience on a ... 13 October 2026 | The Opera QuarterParis
The Klarsfelds – Champions of Remembrance 25 October 2026 at 11.00 am This workshop, organised by the memorial, aims to pay tribute to Serge and Beate Klarsfeld and to enable the public to learn about their life’s work. These struggles ... 13 October 2026 | Memorial of the Shoah in FranceFranceParis
Reading Yiddish in archives and newspapers, 1/10 10 October 2026 at 2.30 pm at Maison de la culture yiddish – Bibliothèque Medem This series of 10 face-to-face lessons, held once a month, is led by Clarisse Brossard. Its aim is to develop the ... 13 October 2026 | Place de la RépubliqueParis
Two voices, four hands 22 October and 22 December 2026 at 2.00 pm at the mahJ Nathalie Skowronek, a Belgian author of numerous notable works such as Max, en apparence, La Shoah de M. Durand and Un monde sur mesure, is ... 13 October 2026 | The MaraisParis
Georges Kars 1880–1945 Exhibition From 15 October 2026 to 14 March 2027 at the mahJ Prague, the magical city that’s done it again! Ten years on from the exhibition dedicated to the Golem, another Czech artist’s work is coming to ... 13 October 2026 | The MaraisFranceParis
37th Jewish Culture and Book Day 29 November 2026, at 12 noon at JEM Beaugrenelle A must-attend literary event in Paris, this 37th edition of Jewish Culture and Book Day will, as every year, bring together numerous authors and ... 13 October 2026 | Rive GaucheFranceParis
The Poetics of Love Until 30 October 2026 at the Galerie Saphir Poetry travels through the millennia, across cultures and desires, as an expression of a powerful bond between humankind, the gods and nature… In its ... 13 October 2026 | The MaraisParis
The Printer from the Venice Ghetto 10 October 2026 at 3.00 pm at the Medem Centre As part of its literary café series, the centre is hosting Véronique Teboul-Bonnet, who will be presenting her book and inviting participants to ... 13 October 2026 | Place de la RépubliqueParis
Sistanaglia concert: a musical dialogue across borders 8 October 2026 at 7.30 pm at the Goethe-Institut Toulouse Sistanagila brings together Israeli and Iranian musicians based in Berlin. Drawing inspiration from the folk and religious traditions of ... 13 October 2026 | ToulouseOccitanie
Tribute to Elie Wiesel 15 October at 6.30 pm at the IUMAT The inaugural lecture of the 2026–2027 season at the Maimonides-Averroes-Thomas Aquinas University Institute pays tribute to the author and 1986 Nobel Peace ... 13 October 2026 | MontpellierOccitanieFrance
Lecture: Choosing Our Jewish Mothers: Gliki von Hamein – A Feminist Ahead of Her Time? 18 October 2026 at 3.00 pm at the Jewish Cultural Association of Nancy Johanna Colette Lemler, producer of the podcast ‘Notre Haggadah’, which focuses on stories of Jewish women’s emancipation, ... 13 October 2026 | NancyLorraineFrance
Preview screening of the film “Fausse Note” 11 October 2026 at 6.30 pm at Le Village Cinema The CCJC invites the public to a screening of Alexandre Arcady’s film, starring Benoît Poelvoorde and Kad Merad. The film tackles a subject that is ... 13 October 2026 | Neuilly-sur-SeineCities near Paris
Writing about the Resistance 18 October 2026 at 2.00 pm at the Drancy Shoah Memorial It is always a major challenge for authors to come to terms with a painful past that is sometimes closer than one might imagine. As part of ... 13 October 2026 | DrancyCities near Paris
Guided tour: Who are you, Mr Kahn? 11 October 2026 at the Albert Kahn Museum Coming from a modest background, Albert Kahn made a name for himself in the world of banking, but he devoted most of his time to philanthropic projects ... 13 October 2026 | Boulogne-BillancourtCities near Paris
Psychoanalytic Approaches: What holds the world together? From 12 October 2026 to 12 April 2027 at the Rachi European University Institute As a cultural hub bridging the past and the future in Troyes – a city so dear to Jewish history – the Rachi ... 13 October 2026 | TroyesAubeFrance
Back-to-term gathering: Sharing our family memories 21 October 2026 at 6.30 pm at the CIG This event, hosted by Ilan Lew, will provide an opportunity to discuss a range of topics. Firstly, there will be a look back at the ‘Forum Générations Shoah’ ... 29 September 2026 | French-Speaking SwitzerlandGenevaSwitzerland
An Eruv for Basel 28 October 2026 at 10.00 am at the Jewish Museum of Switzerland The Eruv – a small string or other form of boundary marking that encircles a town – enables practising Jews to carry items on ... 29 September 2026 | BaselGerman-Speaking SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Shul! The Old Town’s synagogue From 9 December 2026 at the Judiska Museum At 19 Själagårdsgatan, where Sweden’s current Jewish Museum is situated, there once stood an old synagogue, the structural remains of which can still be ... 29 September 2026 | StockholmSweden
Lital Spivak – Dreaming of Jerusalem: Czech applicants to the new Bezalel School 15 October 2026, at 6.00 pm at the Jewish Museum in Prague The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is renowned for many reasons. Firstly, it is one of the world’s leading universities. It has several ... 29 September 2026 | BohemiaPragueCzech Republic
Abracadabra: Mysteries from Houdini to Hans Klok Until 29 March 2027 at the Jewish Museum Amsterdam At the turn of the 20th century, the art of magic enjoyed its golden age. Among these artists were many Jewish performers, both in Europe and ... 29 September 2026 | The NetherlandsAmsterdam
Presentation of “Il ghetto di Roma” 30 September 2026 at 6.00 pm, Piazzetta Primo Levi 12 The Jewish community in Turin is very active in organising cultural events, particularly at the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Among ... 29 September 2026 | TurinPiedmontItaly
Silent Tears, The Last Yiddish Tango On 18 October 2026, at 3.00 pm at the Irish Jewish Museum The museum is hosting a special event featuring a concert by Lenka Lichtenberg, who will perform a number of songs from her award-winning ... 29 September 2026 | DublinIreland
The Jewish Museum of Greece at the Benaki Museum Until 1st February 2027 Following the example of the Jewish Museum of London, which is currently undergoing renovation work, the Jewish Museum of Greece is doing the same by sharing its cultural ... 29 September 2026 | GreeceAthens
Exhibition “Waves, boats and birch trees” From 7 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 at the Danish Jewish Museum This very special exhibition at the Danish Jewish Museum allows visitors to experience the powerful connection that can be ... 29 September 2026 | CopenhagenDenmark
Sefer, 3rd edition 15 November 2026, at 11.00 am at the CCLJ A relatively new event that continues to bring together numerous authors and a growing audience, eager to discover or rediscover literary works. It has ... 29 September 2026 | BrusselsBelgium
Guided tour: The Jews of the Léopold Quarter 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 ... 29 September 2026 | BrusselsBelgium
Reading “Dad, Gos and Me” by Jacques Sojcher 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 ... 29 September 2026 | BrusselsBelgium
The Cantors’ Concert 2026 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 ... 29 September 2026 | AustriaVienna
100% Vienna – Museum & Falafel 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 ... 29 September 2026 | AustriaVienna
Threading Stories of the Past 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 ... 29 September 2026 | NottinghamOther cities in England
30th Edition of the UK Jewish Film Festival 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 ... 29 September 2026 | EnglandLondonOther cities in EnglandManchesterNottinghamNewcastleBirminghamLiverpoolLeeds
Klezjam! 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 ... 29 September 2026 | ManchesterOther cities in EnglandEngland
Neil Martinson photography display 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 ... 29 September 2026 | LeicesterOther cities in EnglandEngland
Limmud 2026 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, ... 29 September 2026 | Other cities in EnglandEnglandLondon
From Tishri to Elul: A workshop on the Jewish calendar 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 ... 29 September 2026 | MunichGermany
Exhibition Schlager 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 ... 29 September 2026 | GermanyBerlin
Lined up. Sidelined: Jewish sporting Life in Augsburg and Swabia 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 ... 29 September 2026 | AugsburgGermany
Start of the year Evening 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 ... 11 August 2026 | GenevaFrench-Speaking SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Exhibition “Jewish Värmland” 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 ... 11 August 2026 | StockholmSweden
Candlelight Concert: Gabriel Palatchi 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 ... 11 August 2026 | The NetherlandsAmsterdam
Experimentation 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, ... 11 August 2026 | The NetherlandsAmsterdam
Presentation of ‘Stories of Light’ 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 ... 11 August 2026 | PiedmontItalyTurin
Polishing Memory: Public Cleaning and Guided Tour of Padua’s Stumbling Stones 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 ... 11 August 2026 | PaduaVenetoItaly
Book Club: ‘Kuentos de kolor’ 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 ... 11 August 2026 | ToledoSpain
Book reception: Jews in the Provinces 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 ... 11 August 2026 | CopenhagenDenmark