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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!
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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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Sept 11. | 3.30 pm | Themed tour | A Dutch Lawrence of Arabia?
Explore the complex life of Jacob Israël de Haan
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During this tour of our temporary exhibition 'A Dutch Lawrence of Arabia?' you will be taken into the special world of Jacob Israël de Haan (1881-1924). You will hear anecdotes about his personality and be pointed out many details in the photographs presented and De Haan's writings.
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Tickets €8 (incl. synagogue entrance) | synagogue open from 1 p.m. | The tour lasts approximately one hour | registration required stating 'Theme tour 11-10' via reserveren@synagogegroningen.nl
15 Sept. | 12:00-17:00 | Open Monument Day / European Day of Jewish Cultural Heritage
FREE ADMISSION!
This afternoon, Synagogue Groningen is open from 12:00. Every hour on the hour, you can take part in a free tour. Also a great opportunity to listen to the stories in our audio tour (approx. 30 minutes), or to take in the special story of Jacob Israël de Haan.
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September 19 | 20.00 | duo lecture | Traveling through the Holy Land
Travelogues of Dutch contemporaries of Jacob Israël de Haan. What did they see? Why were they there?
Theo Vriezen visited Palestine in 1924, the year that Jacob Israël de Haan was murdered in Jerusalem. Karel Vriezen will talk about his father's journey this evening, and about his involvement in the later department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Groningen. In 1913 Willem J. Aalders visited the same region. Shortly after his journey Aalders was appointed professor in Groningen. Historian Jochem Abbes will talk about the details of Aalders' journey.
Free admission - reservations via reserveren@synagogegroningen.nl | synagogue open from 7:30 PM
Oct 10 | 20.00 | Lecture | Palestine Illustrated. The photo legacy of Frank Scholten
Lecture in English
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Prof Dr Karène Sanchez-Summerer will talk about Frank Scholten (1881-1942) in this lecture. He travelled through Palestine between 1921 and 1923 and took more than 20,000 photos here. Who was this Dutch writer and photographer? With what ideas did he leave for Palestine and what themes do we see in his work?
Free admission, your donation is welcome! | Book the lecture at reserveren@synagogegroningen.nl. | Synagogue open from 19:30 hrs.
Oct 11 | 3.30 pm | Themed tour | A Dutch Lawrence of Arabia?
Explore the complex life of Jacob Israël de Haan
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During this tour of our temporary exhibition 'A Dutch Lawrence of Arabia?' you will be taken into the special world of Jacob Israël de Haan (1881-1924). You will hear anecdotes about his personality and be pointed out many details in the photographs presented and De Haan's writings.
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Tickets €8 (incl. synagogue entrance) | synagogue open from 1 p.m. | The tour lasts approximately one hour | registration required stating 'Theme tour 11-10' via reserveren@synagogegroningen.nl
Oct 10 | 20.00 | Lecture | Palestine Illustrated. The photo legacy of Frank Scholten
Last option the exhibition 'A Dutch Lawrence of Arabia?' to visit!
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'Eer De Haan' is a music theater performance about the life and especially the work of Jacob Israël de Haan. A postmodern, fully composed opera full of Yiddish life songs, Jordanian opera and Italian tearjerkers. An hour of feasting on the adventures, dreams, ambitions, talents and remorse of an extremely important Dutchman.
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Tickets can be ordered soon
Oct 17 | 7:00 PM | Series | Introduction Course Hebrew
This introductory course starts with learning to read and write Hebrew letters. No prior knowledge is required. The students receive a special calligraphy pen to be able to write the script. Furthermore, the students receive many useful tips during the course to continue learning independently later with the help of the internet.
7-part course series - starting 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 17-10, 24-10, 7-11,14-11,21-11,28-11,12-12
Course fee 80,= (for entire course incl. teaching materials)
On evening 1 of class you will receive your teaching material – register: info@synagogegroningen.nl
Nov 10 | 2:00 PM | Kristallnacht commemoration
This afternoon we commemorate in Groningen the Reichspogromnacht, or Kristallnacht, which took place in Germany on the night of 9 to 10 November 1938.
The Committee will announce the commemoration program here shortly.
Dec 1 | 2:30 pm | concert | Jewish Jazz
A concert with a story
From Eastern European klezmer to forbidden collaborations in Harlem, New York clubs in the 1930s, and from Hollywood musicals to the North African influences of Israel's Mizrahi Jews today, the evolution of jazz has been strongly influenced by Jews and their musical heritage. This is not a widely known history. Jewish Jazz traces these developments through stories, biographies, anecdotes, and of course, great music written by George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Stan Getz, Artie Shaw, Dave Brubeck, and many others.
Mirjam van Dam (lyrics and vocals), Ed Boekee (piano), Roberto Vittorio Haliffi (percussion), Peter Peuker (saxophone) and Niels Tausk (double bass)
Tickets will be available soon!
Dec 15 | 3:00 PM | Pre-Hanukkah Concert with lead singer Sacha van Ravenswade
Jewish liturgical and operatic music
Cantor (chazzan) Sacha van Ravenswade will give a concert this afternoon in the Groningen Synagogue. Two weeks prior to Chanukah, the Jewish festival of light, he will perform both liturgical music and opera. From 'Havadala' by Zilberts to 'Che gelida manina' by Puccini, it will all be performed.
Tickets will be available soon!
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Feb 2 | 3:00 PM | Concert | Klezmer&Co.
Klezmer&Co. presents a new musical program this afternoon. The theme is love. From looking back at how it all began, at that first dance, via the Song of Songs and the romantic illusion to the disappointment and a farewell. Also the love in a friendship between partisans or the longing for the songs of the past, from home. In short, another beautifully varied program of songs interspersed with klezmer melodies.
Tickets will be available soon!
