The month of Tammuz begins a spiritually intense and emotionally charged time in the Jewish calendar. While the secular world enjoys the warmth of summer, Jewish tradition draws our attention to a different kind of heat—the burning memory of destruction, uprooting, and the long road of return. Tammuz ushers in the "Three Weeks,"

Coexist has long been a meeting format in Dresden where people of different religions can connect. Events are alternately hosted by Christian, Muslim, and Jewish congregations. A theme is chosen for each meeting, around which a shared exchange can take place.

We are once again approaching the Shavuot festival. As every year, anticipation of the "tikkun," the cheesecakes, and festive dishes, is growing. But the highlight of Shavuot is the communal learning throughout the night. In the following words, I would like to explore the nature of this night, its origins, and some thoughts about it.

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 ...