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Stories about Judaism and Jews in Groningen
Did you know that Jews have been living in Groningen for more than four centuries? The exhibition introduces you to the history of the Jewish community in Groningen up to the present day. About entrepreneurs and teachers, about poor relief and superstars. You will also learn about the Jewish religion and the meaning of the holidays. And all that in the colorful shul of Groningen!
June 1 | 11am-4pm | Excursion | Memorial Esterwegen
The Kulturagentur of the Ostfriesische Landschaft, together with Synagogue Groningen, offers an excursion to Gedenkstätte Esterwegen. One of the first concentration camps during the National Socialist regime was located here.
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Participation is free | registration is necessary.
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A Dutch Lawrence of Arabia?
Jacob Israel de Haan. A man of contradictions and controversies.
Exhibition - June 6 to October 13, 2024
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Jacob Israël de Haan (1881-1924), a man with many faces and even more stories. The son of a Jewish cantor in Smilde, Drenthe, became a journalist, poet, writer and lawyer! Exactly one hundred years ago he was murdered for his sharp criticism of political Zionism. Experience the surprising, turbulent and versatile Mandatory Palestine through the eyes of Jacob Israël de Haan and the lens of his contemporary Frank Scholten. De Haan's life story is told from an artistic, historical and political perspective. Visit the exhibition and discover his fascinating life story!
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This exhibition is realized in collaboration with the University of Groningen (Encouragement Fund for Public Engagement & the Department of Middle Eastern Studies).
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June 26 | 8:00 PM | lecture | Jacob Israël de Haan and the first gay activists
Account of a difficult relationship.
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This evening Mattias Duyves and Maurice van Lieshout will give a duo lecture. Duyves will speak about Jacob Israël de Haan as the first militant gay activist in the Netherlands who underwent a complete metamorphosis in his prose and poetry between 1904 and 1924. Van Lieshout speaks about other gay activists in De Haan's time in the Dutch Scientific Humanitarian Committee from 1911, including Arnold Aletrino.
September 21 | 19.00-01.00 | Groningen Museum Night
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the museums in the city of Groningen will open their doors for a vibrant evening full of art, culture and fun. Until after midnight, visitors can enjoy the cultural offerings of GRID Graphic Museum, Groninger Museum, Museum aan de A, Noorderlicht, Forum Groningen, Synagogue Groningen and University Museum. During Museum Night, enjoy not only exhibitions and presentations, but also lots of music, workshops, lectures, dance and poetry.
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We will publish the full program at the beginning of August!
