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The AEPJ is proud to welcome the Jewish Community of Athens to the European Routes of Jewish Heritage!
Once the incorporation of certain new members into the AEPJ has been made official, we start to deploy those projects under the umbrella of the new members of the network. In the case of Greece, the project manager of the European Routes of Jewish Heritage, Marc Francesch Camps, met the new partners of JCA after attending the Youth4Culture project meeting in the city of Kalamata.
The meeting focused on issues related to the structure for the development of the project, the heritage elements that have been identified so far, and the agents that are operating from different experiences in research, conservation, dissemination and education in Jewish culture and heritage in Athens and the surrounding area.
The AEPJ participated this week in the training meeting for cultural agents developed in the framework of the Youth4Culture project, in Kalamata, Greece, a cooperation project between the European Route of Ceramics, the European Route of Emperor Charles V, the Routes of The Olive Tree and the European Routes of Jewish Heritage. The Youth4Culture project’s goals are to improve youth working methods to promote youth civic participation and the revalorization of European cultural heritage, to upgrade professional skills of youth workers who support youth entrepreneurship in the cultural field, to explore best practices to adapt in the different European contexts regarding civic engagement, cultural promotion and youth, and, therefore, to improve the efficiency and impact of the European Cultural Routes.
The association “Routes du Judaïsme Rhénan” and Alsace Destination Tourisme are organizing a free online training program: Le patrimoine juif d’Alsace, which has been developed with the support of the French Ministry of Culture. The topics covered include history, heritage and Jewish culture in Alsace, as well as two modules oriented towards the codes of cultural mediation to optimize the reception of visitors to the sites.
This exceptional training takes place through a series of four webinars hosted via Zoom on March 8, 9, 15 and 16. Registration is required and accessible online. All sessions will be hosted in French.
The training is intended for professionals in the touristic, heritage, and cultural sectors who want to obtain more references on Judaism and Jewish heritage in particular, as well as people linked to cultural institutions who have the will to develop initiatives of greater impact.
PARIS, FRANCE – The EDJC Organisers and Coordinators Meeting 2023 took place from February 22 to February 23, with the majority of its sessions and workshops occurring at the Memorial de la Shoah, and a final session and closing ceremony concluding the meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The bi-annual meeting for organisers and coordinators of European Days of Jewish Culture activities occurs in an extraordinary context and under the umbrella of an exceptional programme: the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union.
Organisers and coordinators of the European Days of Jewish Culture had the opportunity to spend two full days together in the city of Paris with the aim of training and reflecting upon how to work with the 2023 edition’s theme of memory.
PARIS, FRANCE – A meeting of managers of cultural routes certified by the Council of Europe, coordinated by the Cultural Routes Task Force, was held on February 21 at the French Ministry of Culture.
The purpose of the meeting was to work on the three themes that will be central to the next Training Academy of Cultural Routes, which will be held in Dordogne, France, in May 2023. These themes include cooperation between routes, visibility of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme, and sustainability.
Victor Sorenssen, AEPJ Director, participated, representing the European Route of Jewish Heritage. Victor is in fact the coordinator of the working group dedicated to cooperation, so he presented the results of the different preparatory meetings of this working group.
Coordinators and organizers of the European Days of Jewish Culture attended the second day of the EDJC Organisers & Coordinators Meeting 2023.
On the final day of the conference, attendees were treated to a variety of panels and workshops. The morning began with a panel on the memory of Jewish culture as part of the European patrimony, featuring Laurence Sigal, Leopold Braunstein, and Monika Adamczyk-Garbowska. The panel explored the role of Jewish museums, the immaterial patrimony, and the translation of the Yzkerbikher for the Polish public.
After a coffee break, attendees split off into two parallel workshops, one focused on innovative memory activities and the other on the activities of Zikaron Basalon. The day continued with a panel on Commemorating the Shoah, featuring Lisa Saloch, Aline Benain, and Laurence Schram.
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first day of the EDJC Organisers & Coordinators Meeting 2023. The program has been incredibly well-received, and the enthusiasm of the participants has been contagious.
The day began with registration and a warm welcome on the part of AEPJ President, François Moyse, and Memorial de la Shoah representatives. The plenary coordination session on the Practical Information Kit and communication guidelines for the European Days of Jewish Culture was informative and engaging, thanks to the excellent work of the AEPJ team. AEPJ partners – MahJ, Liberation Route Europe, Jewish Heritage Europe, and the National Library of Israel – provided valuable insights into the project. The visit to the Memorial de la Shoah in three groups was an opportunity to learn more about one of the essential institutions in Europe.
PARIS, FRANCE – Today marks the start of the EDJC Organisers and Coordinators Meeting 2023 at the Memorial de la Shoah.
The opening ceremony took place in the auditorium with a welcome address by François Moyse, AEPJ President, and representatives from the Memorial de la Shoah.
Following the welcome session, the AEPJ team presented its Practical Information Kit and guidelines for communications at the national level. This plenary coordination session also provided the participants with an access to a Slack platform, in order for participants to engage in lively debates on memory throughout the event.
Next, the project partners presented their contributions to the EDJC Memory project. Representatives from the MahJ, Liberation Route Europe, Jewish Heritage Europe, and the National Library of Israel each introduced participants to their respective organizations and shared their insights with the audience.
PARIS, FRANCE – The European Days of Jewish Culture Organisers and Coordinators Meeting 2023 is just around the corner, and we are eager to meet with all of the participants in the beautiful city of Paris.
Organised by the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ), this year’s meeting will focus on the theme of memory. The talks will cover topics such as the politics of memory in Europe, evaluating the role of Jewish museums, and translating Yiddish literature for a Polish audience. During the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas on how to create innovative and engaging activities that promote Jewish culture and heritage. The event will feature workshops, talks, and discussions with keynote speakers from all over Europe, and it will include a special event at the UNESCO headquarters.