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A special Night
The Seder marks the beginning of the Passover festival. What events does the holiday commemorate? And what makes the night of the Passover Seder so special?
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The miracle of Hanukkah
The Hanukkah festival begins when the first candle is lit on the Hanukkah menorah. But what miracle is actually celebrated during Hanukkah? And what does it all have to do with light and oil? We answer these questions in our article. And we also share a delicious recipe for latkes, fried potato pancakes.
Research
A Torah curtain survives the pogrom of 1938
For a long time, the origin and history of a Torah curtain from the museum collection remained unclear. As part of a research project, its 120-year history has now been reconstructed and the object has been preserved through restoration work.
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Welcome home
Today, after more than two years in captivity, the last surviving 20 hostages have returned to their families! We share the relief and joy of the Jewish community in Israel, Germany and worldwide at their return!
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Alan Bern on Jewish Music
..for Alan Bern on the occasion of the Jewish Culture Week Augsburg Swabia*25