Jewish culture in focus: Exciting events in July in Frankfurt!

Jewish culture in focus: Exciting events in July in Frankfurt!

What's on the agenda for the coming week? There are exciting events in Munich and the surrounding area that enrich cultural life and at the same time address important social issues. Loading on Sunday, July 13th at 4 p.m Concert ensemble Trio Kaljushny for a musical trip around the world in the concert shell of the Trinkkuranlage in Frankfurt. The “LE’CHAIM” program promises a colorful mix of jazz, swing, klezmer and blues. If you want to immerse yourself in another world musically, you shouldn't miss this event!

Just one day later, on Monday, July 14th, the well-known scientist offersJose Brunnerat the University of Frankfurt on the topic of “Recognition and compensation for Jews from Arab countries after the Holocaust”. The event will take place at 6:15 p.m. in the PA building, lobby on the ground floor, at Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 1. This highly topical topic raises many questions and calls for consideration of history and the effects on today's society.

Cultural and religious togetherness

For everyone interested in interreligious dialogues, there will be an interesting conversation on Wednesday, July 16th at 7 p.m. at the Pasing Adult Education Center at Bäckerstrasse 14. Here a Jew, a Muslim and a Christian meet to talk about everyday life and their religions from their respective perspectives. An exciting exchange that promotes diversity and respect in faith!

Another highlight awaits on Friday, July 18th. At 6 p.m., a tour entitled “Oppenheim and Jewish Cologne” leads through the city, starting at Dufthaus 4711 in Glockengasse 4. Here the life of the well-known banker Salomon Oppenheim jr. and the historical background of Jewish settlements in Cologne is discussed.

A look into the history of the Jewish communities

An equally important topic is that Flight and expulsion of Jews from Arab countries. Since 1948, around a million Jewish refugees have left their homes in Arab states and Iran, often under dramatic circumstances. This historic expulsion, often referred to as the Jewish Nakba, is increasingly receiving less attention in current debates. This is unfortunate because the discrimination and persecution that many of them suffered remains a significant chapter in history that influences modern understanding of the region and its conflicts. Few people know that in the 1940s, many Jews lost their lives during pogroms in cities such as Oujda and Jérada in Morocco and Farhud in Baghdad, signaling the end of centuries-old Jewish communities.

The exodus occurred not only as a reaction to the Middle East conflict, but was also the result of centuries of anti-Semitic traditions in Arab societies. It is estimated that around 900,000 Jews lived in these countries by 1948, but today only a few thousand remain. This affects the identity of subsequent generations, many of whom live in Israel and have been integrated there, but the memory of home and loss remains a part of their history.

Additional television tips in the coming week include, for example, the documentary “Kiss me Kosher” and the scientific format “Willi wants to know – what do you believe if you are Jewish?”, both of which will be broadcast on Monday, July 14th.

Take the chance to take part in these events and show interest in a story that affects us all. The exchange is an important step towards understanding and reconciliation.