Concert “No Gevalt. Shalom”

In times of war, when unity among all citizens of Ukraine is more important than ever, it is vital to highlight the historical and cultural Jewish heritage as part of the shared history of the region. Eastern Galicia, with Lviv as its cultural center, has been a hub of Jewish life and literature in the Austrian Empire and Poland throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The 2025 European Days of Jewish Culture theme, “People of the Book,” provides an opportunity to share this rich heritage with the local population.

The program includes a concert in the historic building of the former Jewish theater, consisting of two parts:

1. Musical performance of “Stempenu” by Shalom-Aleichem featuring star actor Avi Hoffman (USA) accompanied by the Lviv Symphonic Orchestra

2. Klezmer concert with local musicians and guests from Poland, Germany, and Norway, celebrating Jewish musical traditions.

The local residents, music enthusiasts, students, and visitors interested in Jewish culture and Eastern Galician heritage are welcome.

Even is organized by the Lviv Culture Fund of Lviv city community in cooperation with  NGO Lemberik, NGO Hillel, and Jewish Charitable Foundation Hesed-Arjeh supported by Lviv City Municipality, Borough of Heritage.

The event is part of the Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage initiative supported by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage.