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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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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 garden is making progress and needs new greenery
A lot has happened in our garden in the last few weeks. Thanks to a donation of horse manure from a family in Radebeul, the soil in the […]
Jakob Lindenthal
Mar 11 min read
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On the death of Friedrich-Wilhelm Junge. A Jew remembers.
When I visited Friedrich-Wilhelm Junge a year ago on Weinbergstrasse in Radebeul, he appeared to me as I had known him for decades: a lively
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Mar 13 min read
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What is fascism and why is it important
The political situation in Germany is - as the federal elections have clearly shown - very strongly characterized by radical positions […]
Kai Lautenschläger
Mar 16 min read
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Press statement from the Alliance against Anti-Semitism in Dresden and East Saxony
On February 15, 2025, an estimated 3,000 neo-Nazis - more than twice as many as in previous years - marched from Mitte station througt […]
Bündnis gegen Antisemitismus
Feb 272 min read
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New board and plans for the Jewish Week Dresden
Die Jüdischen Woche Dresden hat einen neuen Vorstand gewählt. Das geht auch mit einer neuen Ausrichtung einher.
Jüdische Woche Dresden
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Opening Address for November 9th in Dresden
Opening Address by Andrè Land at the 9 November commemorative event in Dresden at the Alter Leipziger Bahnhof.
André Lang
Dec 3, 20245 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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Moments of Home
Contribution to the writing competition “Mut machen” of the Saxon State Center for political education, 2023 In 2023, the Saxon State...
Jakob Lindenthal
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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On the 9th of November
You can't talk about November 9 without getting personal. When I talk here about the significance of this date, it is also clear that I...
Kai Lautenschläger
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Remembering the Hamas attack on October 7th 2023
Wie kann man möglichst viele Menschen zur Teilnahme mobilisieren und gleichzeitig vermeiden, in ein routiniertes Gedenken abzugleiten? Dazu
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Nov 5, 20242 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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Ein Garten für die Gemeinde und den Stadtteil
After several attempts at clearing and reclamation, we are now ready to start designing our community garden. On October 5 and 6, after...
Jakob Lindenthal
Oct 4, 20242 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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What Do You Mean, Discourse?
The term discourse is frequently used today and often garnished with the adjective "public". What exactly is discourse supposed to be? And w
Kai Lautenschläger
Jul 11, 20246 min read
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We Need to Talk
Conflicts in Jewish Saxony are unavoidable; how we resolve them varies. Tolerance, openness & respect are key.
Kai Lautenschläger
May 22, 20245 min read
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