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Science City and Jewish Community set an example for diversity and visibility of Jewish life
Darmstadt. From September 3 to December 14, 2025, the Science City of Darmstadt and the Jewish Community of Darmstadt jointly celebrate the Jewish Culture Weeks 2025. This series of events will bring cultural, social, and political perspectives of Jewish life to the city's public in a visible and audible way – a symbol of diversity, dialogue, and solidarity.
Kick-off with prominent panel discussion in the Centralstation
The opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 3, at 7 p.m. at the Darmstadt Central Station . The event will feature a panel discussion with psychologist and author Ahmad Mansour Philipp Peyman Engel , editor-in-chief of the "Jüdische Allgemeine" newspaper and Ricarda Huch Award winner . Musical accompaniment will be provided by the " Duo Duor ."
Admission is free. Participation is only possible with prior registration via www.jg-darmstadt.de/anmeldung . Media representatives are also invited to the opening.
A sign for tolerance and against anti-Semitism
Mayor Hanno Benz emphasizes the social significance of the cultural weeks:
"Eighty years after the end of the war, we can enjoy a vibrant Jewish community in our midst. The Jewish Cultural Weeks are an expression of this. Celebrating everything that defines Jewish life in Darmstadt and around the world is an important sign for our cosmopolitan city. We resolutely oppose anti-Semitism in all its forms."
Daniel Neumann , Chairman of the Darmstadt Jewish Community,
also "Although the conditions for open and visible Jewish life are becoming increasingly difficult, retreat is not an option. Because attack is the best defense. Therefore, we look forward to even larger and more diverse Jewish Cultural Weeks in 2025 and wish all visitors many insightful, impressive, and beautiful moments."
Program available online
The complete program of the Jewish Cultural Weeks 2025 , including concerts, readings, exhibitions, discussions, and commemorative events, is available at:
👉 www.jg-darmstadt.de
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