Project "The Story of a Boy" is an educational initiative that was jointly implemented as an inter-school project by students from the Vladimir Nazor Elementary School and the Antun Gustav Matoš Gymnasium in Đakovo under the leadership of teachers Mira Racić and Ines Jančula. The aim of the project was to introduce students to the topic of the Holocaust through the personal story of a Jewish boy, Ruben Frank, born in Đakovo in 1926, who was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1942.

Using an interdisciplinary approach, the students explored Ruben's life using archival documents, photographs, letters and testimonies. Ruben's brother Rafael Frank made a special contribution to the project.

The project was financially supported by the Olga Lengyel Institute, an international organization from New York that promotes education about the Holocaust and human rights.

Pour les Journées Européennes de la Culture Juive 2025, la Maison de la culture yiddish – Bibliothèque Medem propose un voyage de découverte autour de la thématique de cette année, « Peuple(s) des livres », avec Yitskhok Niborski et Clarisse Brossard.
Le « peuple du Livre », comme on surnomme traditionnellement le peuple juif, a, pendant des millénaires, étudié avec passion la Bible hébraïque (Tanakh), ainsi que la chaîne infinie de ses commentaires, que l’on trouve dans la littérature talmudique et rabbinique. À la charnière entre le XIXe et le XXe siècle, au sein du Yiddishland, c’est avec la même passion que le peuple du Livre s’est plongé dans le monde des livres en basculant rapidement dans la modernité. Le culte du Livre avec un grand L, de l’étude des textes religieux, va être progressivement concurrencé par un culte des livres au pluriel.

Judaism in Ptuj, lecture by Mihael Toš

At the second lecture by Mihael Toš, author of the Kein Kampf project, visitors will be able to learn more about the history of Judaism in Ptuj through the centuries, with special attention being paid to the former Jewish synagogue and its fate.

How were books made in the ancient times? They didn't have the same shape as they have now, they had the shape of a roll. Create one and fill it with your imagination!

In this workshop, each child will be able to build their own scroll of parchment, aging the paper and wrapping it around two sticks. Once assembled, them can fill it with words or drawings. We will also explain how books were made in ancient times and discuss the importance of writing to Jewish culture.

Free activity in Catalan. Prior registration is required.

Sephardic September at Lucena

Lucena celebrates its rich Sephardic heritage during Sephardic September, a series of events, tours, and activities that highlight the city’s historical role as the “Pearl of Sefarad” and “City of Poets.” Since joining the Network of Jewish Quarters of Spain, Lucena participates annually in the European Days of Jewish Culture, connecting 37 countries in a shared celebration of Jewish history, architecture, and cultural heritage.

In 2025, the theme “The People of the Book” emphasizes the collective effort of the 21 cities of the Network to preserve the Sephardic legacy and promote awareness of Jewish communities’ historical and cultural contributions.

Program Highlights:

1. Eliossana Premium

   • Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:00 PM

   • Place: Jewish Necropolis

   • Price: Free (registration required at www.turlucena.com

Educational Workshops for Children – European Days of Jewish Culture in Płońsk

As part of this year’s European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC), held under the inspiring theme “People of the Book”, the Płońsk Memorial House will host a series of creative and educational workshops for children aged 6–10 from local kindergartens and schools.

At the Memorial House – a museum dedicated to the history of the town’s Jewish community, a total of 8 workshop meetings will be held in September. Through engaging activities, storytelling, and art, children will discover the richness of Jewish culture and heritage connected to their town.

The workshops include:

“In the Synagogue of Płońsk”
Children will step into the world of the former Płońsk synagogue, learning about its history, the Torah, the Aron Ha-Kodesh, the Bimah, and the role of a rabbi.

Celebrating Jewish Heritage in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council, Garnethill Synagogue & Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre

This autumn, Garnethill Synagogue and the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre (housed within the Synagogue) host a month-long celebration of the heritage and history of Jews in Scotland, with a special focus on the contributions of Jewish refugees who arrived from Eastern Europe.

From September through mid-October, visitors can enjoy a rich calendar of events, including tours, lectures, music, food, and celebrations of the Jewish New Year and Sukkot.

Program Highlights

• Ceremony – September 28: Interfaith event with the Lord Provost, held at Garnethill Synagogue

• Exhibition: Celebrating Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival

• Food Tasting: A Jewish-themed dinner during September

• Guided Tours: Explore the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre and the Refugee Trail

• Lecture: The history of Jews in Scotland

• Music & Performance: In cooperation with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

• Children’s Activities: Special service and celebration of Jewish heritage (date TBC)

• Open Doors: Visit the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre and the Holocaust Resource Centre

Events run until after Sukkot (6–8 October), ensuring a vibrant and inclusive program for all ages.

The International festival of Jewish culture “SHALOM IN ALL THE WORLD” says “Shalom” to Klaipeda once again.

Despite our deep disappointment that both the Mayor of Klaipeda and the Lithuanian Council of Culture decided not to allocate any funding for the festival whatsoever, we remain absolutely committed to bringing the festival once again to the citizens of Klaipeda this year.
So, during the festival Jewish music and culture will be celebrated and performed at the highest professional level. Of course, due to this lack of financial support at local and national level, our options will be limited and some of our anticipated events will be unable to take place. Furthermore, the festival team will work on a purely voluntary basis, without any payment.

Numerous events for students throughout the week will take place at the Elementary School "Mladost", Osijek