The European Day of Jewish Culture 2025
Stockholm
12:00 – 12:30
🎶Family Concert for All Ages
Anne Kalmering & Stahlhammer Klezmer Classic
A joyful concert for the whole family, filled with the rich sounds of klezmer and Jewish song traditions.
13:00 – 13:20
✨ Opening Ceremony (ENG)
Welcome address, introduction to the day, and a presentation of the vision behind the European Day of Jewish Culture by an AEPJ representative.
Parallel session:
13:00 – 14:15
🎨 Golem Workshop for Children 8–12 years old (SWE)
Welcome to a workshop with Projekt Golem’s author, Samuel Adler. There will be a reading and Q&A session, book signing, and all children will have the chance to create their own golem!
13:20 – 13:45
📖 People of the Book – The Book of People (ENG)
Rabbi Eiran Davies shares reflections on Judaism’s most treasured books and the figures who have shaped Jewish thought.
14:00 – 15:30
💬 Panel Discussion: Finding the Courage – Writing about Jewish Experiences in a Polarized Time (SWE)
For nearly a decade, Paideia has been offering courses in creative writing. Many participants have been with the program since its beginnings. In this panel, two writers reflect on why they write, how they weave Jewish themes into their work, and share practical advice for anyone wanting to write but unsure how to begin.
With: Stephan Mendel-Enk in conversation with Noemi Katzenberg-Berger & Noomi Weinryb
15:30 – 16:00
☕ Fika Break

16:00
🎤 Together Through Life: My Jewish Relationship with Bob Dylan (ENG)
Part seminar, part comedy, part sing-along – this lively and interactive session with Nathaniel Glasser Skog (musician, pedagogue, and comedian) explores Bob Dylan’s music and mystique through a Jewish lens. Featuring special guest Leon Glasser Skog & Steve Zeff.
Expect music, laughter, insights, and a chance to sing along.
17:30
🎬 Shared Viewing Experience: Swedishkayt – YidLife Crisis in Sweden (ENG)
The acclaimed comedy duo YidLife Crisis embarks on a witty and heartwarming journey through Sweden’s Jewish culture and Yiddish – a protected language. With humor and curiosity, they uncover a surprising cultural renaissance, celebrating the enduring power of language and identity.
18:45
🌟 Closing Remarks (ENG)

The European Day of Jewish Culture 2025 is organized by Jewish community in Stockholm, Paideia folkhögskola & Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. Supported by Kulturrådet & Stockholm Stad. Free Entrance.