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The essence of the Passover seder
As we prepare for Passover, it's time to reflect not only on the traditions of the holiday, but also on the deeper meaning of […]
Akiva Weingarten
Apr 103 min read
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A cordial invitation to the Passover service in the community
Einladung zum Pessachseder am 12.4.2025 um 19:00h. Anmeldung bis 10. April.
Gemeindevorstand
Apr 71 min read
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The Meaning of Sacrifices
At the beginning of this month we read the Parasha Vayikra, which is mainly about sacrifices. In biblical times and especially at the […]
Kai Lautenschläger
Apr 35 min read
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Purim Meshulash 2025 – A Unique Three-Day Celebration
As we prepare for Purim 2024, we find ourselves experiencing a special and rare occurrence known as Purim Meshulash—a "Triple Purim." […]
Akiva Weingarten
Mar 133 min read
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The Wise Esther
Long ago, a powerful ruler named King Achashverosh lived in a large and magnificent kingdom. His kingdom was called Persia and was […]
Kai Lautenschläger
Mar 14 min read
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Hanukka
Gedanken zu Chanukka 2024 von Landesrabbiner Akiva Weingarten
Akiva Weingarten
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Prayer for Transgender Justice
... Lehre uns Wahrheit und Gerechtigkeit, denn Du bist ein Schild für alle Unterdrückten. Sende Erleichterung und Gerechtigkeit ...
Rabbi Emily Aviva Kapor-Mater
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Hanukka - Flames of Freedom
Invitation to our three-day Hanukkah celebration in the synagogue with music, children's programme, prayers, food, talks and discussions
Gemeindevorstand
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Tradition and Change?
Parasha Toldot. In the biblical narrative, the desire of many ancestors to have children initially remained unfulfilled, as was the case...
Kai Lautenschläger
Nov 28, 20243 min read
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A new hut with a leaking roof
Since 16 October 2024, there has been a hut in Neustadt with a leaking roof. How is that? Botched up construction - right? None of this...
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Reflection
At the beginning of October, our community prepares for the holiest day of the Jewish calendar - Yom Kippur...
Akiva Weingarten
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Birthday Gifts for the World
Rosh HaShanah - the birthday of the world, which also marks the beginning of the teshuvah, which reaches its climax on Yom Kippur
Kultuskommission
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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What is Tsom Tamuz?
This year, 23 July is Zom Tammus, which is also known as שבעה עשר בתמוז (Shiva Assar beTammus). What is it all about?
Kultuskommission
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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Community and renewal
Celebrations such as Passover, Sefira and Lag Ba'Omer strengthen our community and spiritual journey, promoting unity and renewal.
Akiva Weingarten
May 15, 20242 min read
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Drashah for Passover
Passover is the festival that connects us to our roots and conveys the founding myth of our community.
Akiva Weingarten
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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There were many before us
On 8 March 2024, we celebrated Shabbat and International Women's Day in the community. The theme of the Jewish celebration was the ...
Kulturkommission
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Our Purim
Haman was a nasty bloke: as the Persian king's highest government official, he wanted to murder all the Jews in his kingdom. Through the ...
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Purim
Mit dem Beginn des Monats März befinden wir uns inmitten der jubelnden Feierlichkeiten von Purim, einem altehrwürdigen [...]
Akiva Weingarten
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Grow Like Trees
Tu B'Shvat traditionally marks the awakening of trees from their winter dormancy and symbolizes the renewal of life. As we...
Akiva Weingarten
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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A Word About Remembrance
A silent night. Hearts cold as ice, numbed by a frost that would have felled any person with [...]
Naomi Bielicki
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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