For Municipalities
Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage
The Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage project is a joint initiative of the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) and the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ), with the support of Kiriaty Foundation Int. This innovative project invites cities like yours to actively participate in the European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC2025), an annual event that celebrates Jewish heritage through cultural events, exhibitions, and educational activities.
By highlighting the ongoing contributions of Jewish heritage to European society, cities participating in this project foster intercultural dialogue, promote inclusion, and combat antisemitism with a proactive and impactful approach.
Participating cities will receive support, including expert guidance, financial assistance, networking and educational opportunities, marketing resources, and educational materials, to develop impactful local initiatives.
Each city can design its unique project tailored to its needs with support, from the Project manager of the Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage, throughout the process. Possible activities can include exhibitions, tributes to notable Jewish figures, concerts featuring Jewish music or composers, food festivals, public art displays, educational workshops, and more. To browse for more ideas go to Past editions of the festival.
For any questions or information please do not hesitate to contact us at cities@jewisheritage.org
- Register for an online INFO meeting to learn more about the project. We are regularly organizing these meetings to accommodate your schedule.
Thank you for showing interest in participating in the European Days of Jewish Culture!
Possible event activities might include exhibitions, tributes to notable Jewish figures, concerts featuring Jewish music or composers, food festivals, public art displays, educational workshops, Jewish heritage tours, interfaith initiatives, panels, and more. For additional inspiration, explore past editions of the festival.
We are able to allocate between 500 and 1000 EUR for your initiative and we can cover: production costs: technical equipment, technicians, movie rights, design and printing of exhibition, concerts (musicians), honoraria for lectures, panelists, tour guides, production of book promotion, etc.
Timeline:
- February 15 – June 15, 2025. The application process is open.
- June 2025, we will inform you about your application, and 50% of the approved budget will be transferred to your municipality.
- Reporting is due on the 15th of October 2025, and the final payment will be made by the end of November 2025.
- The second part of the funding is transferred to your municipality
We welcome all initiatives that enhance the visibility of Jewish heritage, innovation, and creativity. Events and activities should take place from September to November 2025.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We also offer mentoring and online meetings upon request. The contact person for the project is Sonja Vilicic: cities@jewisheritage.org
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After successful summits in Athens, Frankfurt, and Dortmund, our partner, the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), is organizing the 2025 Paris International Summit – Mayors Against Antisemitism.
The Summit will take place in Paris on September 9 and 10. Chaired by Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, the summit will focus on Defending Values, Promoting Culture, and Inspiring Change, with an emphasis on fostering cultural diversity and enhancing social harmony through local cultural and sporting events. Paris, now the host city, continues the tradition of this important initiative to combat antisemitism and promote inclusion.
Read more about the Summit: https://mayors.combatantisemitism.org/paris2025
You can also pre-register here: https://mayors.combatantisemitism.org/parisregistration
EDJC Kick-off:
September 7th, 2025
Events and activities from September to November 2025
