JEWISH GRONINGEN
AGENDA
> Activities > Calendar
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!
Ode en Raakvlak
Jolanda Warners - Exhibition - May 22 to June 7
In this exhibition, artist Jolanda Warners pays tribute to her mother and aunt. Jolanda Warners' mother and aunt lived in the Jewish quarter of Groningen and regularly visited the synagogue on Folkingestraat. The Second World War changed everything; they had to leave their familiar neighborhood and were placed with a foster family in the west of the province of Groningen.
From that intersection, Jolanda translates this into paintings that connect with the family in which she was raised and her mother's war past, but which also refer to the abstract reality of contemporary wars. Through this, she aims to subtly share activist messages with the viewer to create awareness.
May 31 | 3:00 PM | concert | Mixed Women's Choir Groningen
The GDK, under the direction of conductor Aletta Kwant, performs this afternoon at the Groningen Synagogue with the program *VrouwenPower* . The choir is accompanied by pianist Margreet Puite and percussionist Gerben Knuttel. Tineke Neyman tells stories.
Ticket sales: Gemengddameskoor.nl
Sacred Earth
Exhibition - June 14 to October 10
Throughout history, various cultures have
and religions constructed their own images of nature. These
images do not only determine how nature is
perceived, but also how she is appreciated,
used, protected or controlled. Nature functions
thereby serving as a mirror: of belief systems,
worldviews and views of humanity.
These perspectives tell us not only how we interact with nature, but also who we ourselves are. In the exhibition 'Sacred Earth', 24 artists present their view of nature. The artists all tell their own story on their own unique way. As a result, the exhibition also forms an ode to material, technique, style, and philosophy.
June 19 | 3:00 PM | Lecture | Vanished Jewish Cemeteries
National Archaeology Days
In 2024-2025, a study was conducted by – now graduated – archaeology student Caitlyn Göbel into cleared and vanished Jewish cemeteries in the Netherlands. Where in the Netherlands are these locations situated, and why is it necessary to know? What is happening to these sites today, and can we still do something about it?
More information coming soon!
September 6 | European Day of Jewish Cultural Heritage: Love
With a concert and reading by Eran Wajsenblum at 2:30 PM.
The theme of this day is: love. With this, the umbrella organization, the AEPJ, wishes to highlight the care and passion that nourishes Jewish life in all its forms: from romance and family to a sense of community and mystical poetry.
This afternoon, Eran Wajsenblum will give a performance centered on the Biblical Shir ha-Shirim (literally "Song of Songs"), also known as 'the Song of Solomon', in which love is expressed and sung in a masterful manner.
12:00 - 17:00 Free admission!
Registration for the concert is required. Viewing the exhibition is not possible during the concert. Guided tours will be provided this afternoon at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
June 19 | 3:00 PM | Lecture | Vanished Jewish Cemeteries
%20LQ.jpg)
Oct 24 | 20:00 | Concert | Gabriel Palatchi
an extraordinary mix of Latin jazz, tango, funk and influences from the Middle East
Every concert by Gabriël Palatchi is unique. His own compositions and repertoire of classics are unmistakably grounded in Argentina. At the same time, as a Jewish musician, his heart also lies with music from the Middle East and klezmer – these influences, too, can be heard in the virtuosic and captivating Palatchi mix.
Tickets: €15.00 | Donors / Stadjerspas / <18 years: €10.00
