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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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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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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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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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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 have the choice
An explanation of why elections are important.
Kai Lautenschläger
May 1, 20246 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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On the occasion of January 27, 2024
Remembrance for the liberation-day in times of rising anti-semitism. By Dr. Herbert Lappe
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Jan 18, 20243 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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A Moment in Time
The Advisory Board takes a look back and one ahead ... and one at the moment.
Beirat der JKD
Jan 2, 20244 min read
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Short long story of our community
The History of our community from the very beginnings to the inauguration of the Synagogue.
Akiva Weingarten
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Why do we study on Shavuot?
Thoughts on the custom of studying together in the night of Shavuot.
Kai Lautenschläger
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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Opening speech for the commemoration on 2 March 2023 at the "Old Leipzig" Railway Station in Dresden
The murdered and disenfranchised Jews were remembered at the memorial ceremony at the Old Leipzig Station in Dresden.
André Lang
Mar 2, 20236 min read
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Among Friends
A letter to a friend after the public discussion about the role of converts in German Jewry
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Birth of a holiday
How a technical date became a holiday and what it can mean for us today.
Akiva Weingarten
Feb 4, 20232 min read
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Forgotten. Majestic. Overgrown. Haunting. Abandoned...
These are words that I have heard many times to describe the Görlitz Jewish Cemetery. But what is it, really? Let’s start with some ...
Lauren Leiderman
Oct 31, 20227 min read
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Learning from Rachel
After a month that was very busy with all the high holidays, we are now entering the month of Cheshvan, a month without any holidays or ...
Akiva Weingarten
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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