The Estonian Jewish Museum is organizing a literary conference titled “The Book – A Bridge Between the Jewish and Estonian Worlds” as part of the Estonian Book Year. The conference has been included in the calendar of events for European Jewish Culture Days, which in 2025 is themed “People of the Book.”

The idea for the conference came from events that took place in Estonia 90 years ago. In 1935, Estonia also celebrated its Book Year, and the Jewish community participated in the events. Activities were held in Tallinn and Pärnu. The 2025 conference will therefore re-establish a connection to past events.

The conference program features presentations that cover a wide range of interactions between Jewish and Estonian cultures. Among the speakers are scholars and researchers of Jewish studies from Tartu and Tallinn universities, representatives of the Estonian Jewish community, translators, and writers. They also include Professor Emeritus Kalle Kasemaa, a renowned translator of Hebrew literature into Estonian.

The conference program is divided into two parts. The first is titled “Stories of the People of the Book in Estonia,” and the second, “Builders of Literary Bridges.” A more complete overview of the presentation topics can be found in the conference program and speakers’ biographies.

The conference will be held in Tallinn on September 28, 2025, at the Courtyard Tower (Õuetorn) of Kultuurikatel (Kursi 3), starting at 11:00 AM.

Event website: https://museum.jewish.ee/kirjanduskonverents-2025/