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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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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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Report: The Neo-Hassidic Week 2023 in Dresden
It was probably no coincidence that the first Neo-Hasidic Festival in Dresden in this month of Elul was a six-day affair.
Hava Fleming
Oct 8, 20235 min read
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Nature and Humility
As the leaves begin to change colors and the air carries a hint of autumn's arrival, we find ourselves on the edge of one of the most vibran
Akiva Weingarten
Oct 5, 20232 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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Warum eigentlich chassidisch?
The last article on "Liberal Hasidism" emphasized the liberal part of our community. Now more of the Hasidic part follows.
Akiva Weingarten
Aug 31, 20234 min read
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Anticipation
We have just concluded the solemn period of the Three Weeks, a time of introspection and mourning, and now stand at the gateway of the month
Akiva Weingarten
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Embracing Reflection and Renewal
The "three weeks" offer us an opportunity to remember tragedies and renew our commitment, personal growth and tikun olam.
Akiva Weingarten
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Report of the shavuot celebration in our community
Gemeindevorstand
Jun 2, 20231 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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Celebrating Celebrations
A short report about the ceremony for the unveiling of our new Star of David at the synagogue
Kai Lautenschläger
May 7, 20232 min read
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We are all connected
In many ways, Shavuot is a celebration of the power of community.
Akiva Weingarten
May 5, 20232 min read
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Why Obama celebrated Passover at the White House
How does an African American Christian come to celebrate a Jewish holiday? And why is that just right?
Dr. Herbert Lappe
Apr 1, 20233 min read
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Free yourselves
Passover shows us how to use the power of freedom. In the past, present and future
Akiva Weingarten
Apr 1, 20232 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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Community of the unequal
In our portrait series of community members, Annette Büchner-Reiche appears here.
Martin Polenz
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Thoughts on Vayechi
Der Unterschied zwischen Ja'akob und seinem Sohn Josef ist groß und klein zugleich. Liegen darin Lehren für heute?
Kai Lautenschläger
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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