Vision
Culture is an important tool for intercultural understanding. Despite all the current challenges, such as the war in the Middle East, culture has never been so strongly represented in our daily life.
– Jacob Zylber, founder and head of the Jewish Culture Festival
Activity
The festival showcases contemporary and historical Jewish life and culture through music, film, oral testimonies etc. With an increase in anti-Semitism, which means that Jewish life in these years for a large part takes place behind guarded bars, the festival is a unique opportunity for people to gain access to Jewish locations. Religious and academic scholars share their extensive knowledge, by which we hope to inspire the curiosity of the Jewish audience to connect to their roots and identity.
We aim to be a mediator for intercultural dialogue and promote awareness of both Jewish and world history and strengthening people’s knowledge of our intertwined history. We engage artists, scholars, and public figures from all backgrounds. Lectures and debates have become even more important and relevant with the rise in antisemitism and attacks on Jews, and we encourage the audience’s questions and reflections to broaden their horizon and tolerance.
The cross-cultural composition of the program allows the audience to get entertained but also inspires and challenges their views. The program covers performing arts such as theatre, exhibitions, dance, opera, film screenings and guided tours to museums and other locations.