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 […]

At the beginning of this month we read the Parasha Vayikra, which is mainly about sacrifices. In biblical times and especially at the […]

As we prepare for Purim 2024, we find ourselves experiencing a special and rare occurrence known as Purim Meshulash—a "Triple Purim." […]

Long ago, a powerful ruler named King Achashverosh lived in a large and magnificent kingdom. His kingdom was called Persia and was […]

Gedanken zu Chanukka 2024 von Landesrabbiner Akiva Weingarten

Invitation to our three-day Hanukkah celebration in the synagogue with music, children's programme, prayers, food, talks and discussions

Parasha Toldot. In the biblical narrative, the desire of many ancestors to have children initially remained unfulfilled, as was the case...

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...

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...

At the beginning of October, our community prepares for the holiest day of the Jewish calendar - Yom Kippur...

Rosh HaShanah - the birthday of the world, which also marks the beginning of the teshuvah, which reaches its climax on Yom Kippur

This year, 23 July is Zom Tammus, which is also known as שבעה עשר בתמוז (Shiva Assar beTammus). What is it all about?

Conflicts in Jewish Saxony are unavoidable; how we resolve them varies. Tolerance, openness & respect are key.

Celebrations such as Passover, Sefira and Lag Ba'Omer strengthen our community and spiritual journey, promoting unity and renewal.

Symposium "Jewish, now!" - Dresden: Debate on expectations of Jewish cultural events, emphasising diversity, financial support needed.

Passover is the festival that connects us to our roots and conveys the founding myth of our community.

On 8 March 2024, we celebrated Shabbat and International Women's Day in the community. The theme of the Jewish celebration was the ...

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 ...

The Jewish Week transforms itself and at the same time provides a breath of fresh air in the field of Jewish culture in Germany...

2024 findet die Jüdische Woche Dresden nicht als Festival statt, sondern sucht in einem intensiven Prozess mit einem Symptosium neue Wege.