Unmissable events at Jewish Cultural Days Berlin 2024
The 37th Days of Jewish Culture in Berlin is set to take place from November 13 to November 23, 2025, under the theme Atid: Die Zukunft beginnt jetzt (Atid: The future begins now). Hosted by the Jewish Community of Berlin, this cultural festival invites visitors to explore a diverse range of Jewish cultural expressions across the city.
Highlights of the Festival
Artistic and Cultural Events
The festival will feature a variety of performances, film screenings, and discussions that explore Jewish identity, history, and arts. Past editions have included family concerts, exhibitions, and author talks at the Jewish Museum and other cultural venues. This year's program is yet to be announced, but visitors are encouraged to check the official Jüdische Kulturtage Berlin website for updates.
Exhibitions at the Jewish Museum Berlin
The Jewish Museum Berlin, Europe's largest Jewish museum, will be a central location for the festival. It offers symbolic architecture and exhibitions that span Jewish life from the early Middle Ages to today, with a strong focus on National Socialism and contemporary Jewish culture.
Citywide Immersive Experience
Besides the Jewish Museum in Kreuzberg, events will take place throughout Berlin, involving theaters, cultural centers, and synagogues to create an immersive experience of Jewish culture citywide.
Unmissable Acts and Events
- Opening Event: The Jüdische Kulturtage will commence with a performance by Israeli singer Shiri Maimon, accompanied by The Berlin Symphony Orchestra on September 12th. Israeli street artist Benzi Brofman will create large-scale artwork on the spot during the performance.
- Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony will take place at Bebelplatz on September 22nd at 14:00. The ceremony will include the transcribing of the names of 1,200 people killed into a new Torah scroll, live music, dance, and a unity procession. The ceremony will take place at the historic site of the 1933 book burning.
- Franz Kafka Walking Tour: A Franz Kafka walking tour will take place on September 15th, starting at the New Synagogue Berlin. The tour is open to anyone over the age of 15.
- Graffiti Workshop: A graffiti workshop with Benzi Brofman will take place on September 16th, open to both children (ages 10+) and adults.
- Family-Friendly Movie Screening: The family-friendly movie Abulele will be screened at Kino in der Kulturbrauerei on September 18th, starting at 10:30.
- Bestselling Author David Walliams: Bestselling author David Walliams will read from his new book Robodog at the literature tent at Bebelplatz on September 20th from 11:00 to 12:30.
- Israeli Indie-Folk Band Jane Bordeaux: Israeli indie-folk band Jane Bordeaux will perform at Synagoge Ryckestraße on September 21st at 21:00.
Other Events
- A calligraphy workshop will take place at Bebelplatz on September 19th from 10:30 to 12:00.
- The movie premiere of The Monkey House by Avi Nesher will take place on September 16th at Prenzlauer Berg's Kulturbrauerei.
- After a 12-year break, Shiri Maimon will release a new record this summer.
- The new Torah scroll has been in the making for almost a year.
Details, full programme, and ticket information for the Days of Jewish Culture can be found on the official website. The festival promises an enriching cultural experience, celebrating Jewish heritage and future in Berlin.
- The 37th Days of Jewish Culture in Berlin will not only offer a diverse range of artistic and cultural events, but also include entertainment such as live music performances by Israeli singer Shiri Maimon and Israeli indie-folk band Jane Bordeaux.
- In addition to exploring Jewish identity, history, and arts, the festival will provide a citywide immersive experience of Jewish culture, including a family-friendly movie screening, graffiti workshop, and Franz Kafka walking tour, all contributing to an engaging lifestyle experience.
