The rainbow has played an important role in Jewish tradition for millennia as a symbol of the Noahite covenant. Perhaps it is only due to...

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

The "three weeks" offer us an opportunity to remember tragedies and renew our commitment, personal growth and tikun olam.

On 25 June 23, the Jewish Remembrance Week in Görlitz came to an end after a great success. Read more about it.

Report of the shavuot celebration in our community

Thoughts on the custom of studying together in the night of Shavuot.

A short report about the ceremony for the unveiling of our new Star of David at the synagogue

In many ways, Shavuot is a celebration of the power of community.

The newly founded OFEK Sachsen with RIAS Sachsen introduce themselves.

How does an African American Christian come to celebrate a Jewish holiday? And why is that just right?

Passover shows us how to use the power of freedom. In the past, present and future

The murdered and disenfranchised Jews were remembered at the memorial ceremony at the Old Leipzig Station in Dresden.

Hamantaschen are one of the most famous treats associated with Purim. Here is the vegan version from Gefilte Fest Dresden e.V.

A letter to a friend after the public discussion about the role of converts in German Jewry

How a technical date became a holiday and what it can mean for us today.

In our portrait series of community members, Annette Büchner-Reiche appears here.

Der Unterschied zwischen Ja'akob und seinem Sohn Josef ist groß und klein zugleich. Liegen darin Lehren für heute?

This was not the path Nachshon (Shon) Kindi wanted to take. After elementary school in Israel, he was supposed to transfer to a yeshiva. So

About our new series of portraits of some of our members and supporters.

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 ...