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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 7, 20235 min read


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 4, 20232 min read


Short long story of our community
The History of our community from the very beginnings to the inauguration of the Synagogue.
Akiva Weingarten
Sep 14, 20232 min read


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 30, 20234 min read


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 30, 20233 min read


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
Jun 30, 20232 min read


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

Kai Lautenschläger
Jun 25, 20233 min read


Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Report of the shavuot celebration in our community

Gemeindevorstand
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Why do we study on Shavuot?
Thoughts on the custom of studying together in the night of Shavuot.

Kai Lautenschläger
May 31, 20233 min read


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

Kai Lautenschläger
May 6, 20232 min read


We are all connected
In many ways, Shavuot is a celebration of the power of community.
Akiva Weingarten
May 4, 20232 min read


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
Mar 31, 20233 min read


Free yourselves
Passover shows us how to use the power of freedom. In the past, present and future
Akiva Weingarten
Mar 31, 20232 min read


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


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


Simchat Torah 2022 – 5783
Simchat Torah is a holiday that marks the end of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new cycle. On this day, the last Tora
Akiva Weingarten
Oct 18, 20222 min read


Yom Kippur
Rabbi Akiva Weingarten with thoughts on Yom Kippur
Akiva Weingarten
Oct 6, 20223 min read


On the High Holidays
Thoughts on Rosh HaShanah, our New Year, from our Rabbi Akiva Weingarten.
Akiva Weingarten
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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