As part of the European Days of Jewish Culture, the Jewish Community in the Republic of Macedonia hosted an unforgettable artistic evening celebrating the rich history, tradition, and wisdom of the Jewish people The event took place on September 30, 2025, in front of the Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia and was attended by around one hundred guests, including the Minister of Justice of Macedonia, members of Parliament, ambassadors from the OSCE, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Croatia, as well as friends and supporters of the Jewish Community in Macedonia The presence of these distinguished guests highlighted the importance of the event as a space for cultural dialogue and the strengthening of community ties

The evening was filled with stories reflecting the wisdom of the old rabbis and the words of Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer Readings from Primo Levi’s If This Is a Man encouraged attendees to reflect on the importance of memory and the responsibility to pass experiences on to future generations Musical performances, ranging from Sephardic romances in Ladino to Yiddish songs, illustrated the deep connection between words and music, showing how melody can carry stories and emotions across time

One of the most emotional moments was the symbolic creation of a communal book, in which attendees wrote thoughts, words, and reflections on “people” and “book” These pages will be preserved as a lasting memory and part of the community’s archive The event demonstrated that a people live through their books, and books live through the people who read and experience them

The evening was more than an event; it was an experience that brought people together, inspired reflection, and celebrated the importance of cultural heritage It reaffirmed the power of community, literature, and music as means to transmit wisdom, memory, and love for roots and tradition
Photographs and materials from the event are available to the public through the official channels of the Jewish Community in the Republic of Macedonia