The AEPJ has promoted, together with the network of participating institutions, an edition that will be based on new technologies and the digital world, giving the opportunity to reach a wider audience worldwide. In this way, for the first time in 20 years, on the opening day of the Festival, an eight-hour online program will be held, open to the entire public, where conferences, interviews, concerts and videos on European Jewish heritage will take place, offering a unique look, from the inside, at the history and Jewish communities of a large number of European participating countries. We will connect live with Luxembourg, Barcelona, Jerusalem, Paris and Oxford.
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Israel Storytelling Festival
Since 1993, Givatayim holds one of the most attractive festivals – Israel Storytelling Festival. The festival was established and is managed by the writer and theater person Yossi Alfi.
Every year in the intermediate days between the first and last days of Sukkot (Hol Hamoed), Yossi gathers the best story tellers to share their personal stories with the audience.
In a continuity of meetings during seven days, numerous stories driven from the social and cultural day to day life in Israel are told.
Yiddish Summer Weimar
Yiddish Summer Weimar has brought together artists, scholars, students, volunteers and audiences from all over the world for a unique atmosphere of learning, sharing and joy!
Krakow Jewish Culture Festival
Krakow Jewish Culture Festival
The Krakow Jewish Culture Festival is the largest presentation of contemporary culture created by the Jews in Israel and the entire Diaspora. The festival has become one of the most important cultural events of our time. Each year, the festival features almost 300 events over the course of 10 days, and hosts 30,000 participants from countries around the world who can enjoy workshops, lectures, discussions, guided tours, and of course various musical events from concerts to DJ-parties to jam sessions.
The festival first began 1988 as series of events presenting Krakow’s Jewish past and culture. It was held one year before communism ended in Krakow and was the first time after WWII that Jewish cultural and heritage was portrayed in a positive context. In previous years, Jewish culture in Poland was seen as a taboo and those who perished during the Holocaust or were expelled from the country were not a part of social memory.
After this first small event, the festival began to expand and has since grown into one of the most important cultural events in Krakow and Poland. Outside of Poland, the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow is one of the most well-known, highly recognized and appreciated cultural events by both artists and their audience.
The festival prides itself in its forward-thinking mindest. While it has respect for tradition and the Jewish culture of the past, it also thinks unceasingly about the future, claiming to be the most old-school, radical, avant-garde festival of Jewish culture in the world.
Karmiel Dance Festival
Karmiel Dance Festival: A Lively Celebration of Dance
The Karmiel Dance Festival is a one-of-a-kind event held every year in the Galilee since 1987. For over 30 years, the festival has honored and preserved Israeli folk dance through exuberant shows, workshops, and open dance parties. An expression of national identity, the festival showcases both the history of Israeli dance and the beauty of all artistic dance styles. Over time, the festival has grown into a world-class event with thousands of international visitors and dancers attending across the three-day event every August. Held in Karmiel, normally a quiet town, the festival transforms the area into a dance mecca where nearly every public space becomes a stage.
From ballet to modern choreography to ethnic dance and flamenco, the Karmiel Dance Festival showcases a variety of dance styles appealing to everyone. The festivities kick off with a parade featuring dancers and live orchestras, followed by folk dance and jazz contests judged by professionals and the public. Festivalgoers can attend daytime workshops for those looking to sharpen their dance skills or simply just join in on fun, impromptu dance circles.
The Karmiel Dance Festival is a great fit for those who want to immerse themselves in dance culture. Since the city of Karmiel is located off the typical tourist path, this festival is perfect for travelers who would like to experience local Israeli life. Families will also enjoy the kid-friendly activities and dance workshops held during the festival. When you come and let loose at the festival, you’re sure to leave feeling more uplifted than before.
The Siyum HaShas for Women
Join thousands on 9 Tevet, 5790 (January 5, 2020) at the International Convention Center (Binyanei Ha’Uma) for the first global Women’s Siyum HaShas, an unprecedented learning experience.
The event will be live-streamed to an international audience. The Hadran Siyum will bring women together to inspire a new generation of learning for all.
