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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!
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.
23 July | 2.00 pm | Guided tour of the Jewish Cemetery (Moesstraat)
Discover the stories behind the monuments​
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This afternoon, you can join a guided tour of the old 18th-century Jewish cemetery, part of the Noorderbegraafplaats. The guide will tell you about its history and Jewish funeral traditions. You will also hear various stories about well-known and lesser-known Jewish residents of Groningen who are buried here.
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Participation is free, donations are very welcome | registration is required
July 23 | 20.15 | Aurora Festival: Manuel de Falla 3
In this final concert celebrating the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), his most impressive work for piano, the Fantasia Baetica, is on the program. It is raw, thunderous, and entirely based on flamenco rhythms and harmonies. It has become an iconic piece in 20th-century Spanish piano literature.
You can dine at Restaurant Naud beforehand. This package, including drinks, starts at 5:30 PM.
31 July | 2.00 pm | Guided tour of the Jewish Cemetery (Selwerderhof)
Discover the stories behind the monuments​
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The Jewish cemetery was once located far outside the city of Groningen. It was established in the early 20th century. During this guided tour, you will learn about funerary traditions and the guide will explain the symbolism of the graves. You will also hear various stories about well-known and lesser-known Jewish residents of Groningen who are buried here.
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Participation is free, donations are very welcome | registration is required
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.
Sept. 13 | 12:00-17:00 | Open Monument Day
Sept. 19 | 19:00-01:00 | Groningen Museum Night
Tenth edition | seven museums at six locations
Forum Groningen, GRID Grafisch Museum x Universiteitsmuseum Groningen, Groninger Museum, Museum aan de A in Academie Minerva, Noorderlicht in de Niemeyer, and Synagogue Groningen open their doors until after midnight. During this anniversary edition, visitors admire not only exhibitions and permanent presentations but also enjoy a dazzling program featuring music, workshops, lectures, dance, poetry, and other performances.
You can now purchase your early-bird ticket for just €10! Be quick, because once they're gone, they're gone.
Sept. 27 | 15:00-17:00 | Study Afternoon | Sustainability in the Jewish Tradition
Sustainability, fair trade and animal welfare are contemporary issues that many people are concerned about, but few realise that the foundations for these ethical principles can already be found in the Torah/Hebrew Bible. In this study session, we will examine how Jewish thinking on sustainability has developed and broadened over the centuries. We will do this by drawing on texts from the Torah and later rabbinic literature, such as the Talmud, Maimonides and contemporary commentaries. This study afternoon will be led by Rabbi Clary Rooda. She was ordained as a rabbi in 2014 and wrote her thesis on ‘eco-kashrut’.
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Registration is required | cost €6.00 per person
Oct 4 | 15:00 | Noorderlichtkoor Concert | Heel en Al
Art and music come together: Sacred Earth & Heel en Al
The Noorderlicht Choir is working on music about the elements this year, titled 'Heel en Al'. Simchat Torah is celebrated on October 4, the day on which the new Torah cycle begins.
It begins with the creation story: the separation of day and night. Amidst the Sacred Earth exhibition, the Noorderlicht Choir sings of the earth. Music that complements the artworks, based on the elements.
Tickets: €15.00
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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
Nov. 22 | 14:30 | Concert | Amsterdam Synagogue Choir
‘the cultural archive of Jewish liturgical music in the Netherlands’​
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Over the past forty years, the Amsterdam Synagogue Choir (ASK) has played a prominent role within Dutch Jewish musical culture. The ASK’s repertoire is primarily based on Western European chazzanut (cantorial music), a musical tradition that enriches Jewish liturgy with artistic singing and choral music. This tradition still forms the core of the choir’s performances.
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This afternoon, to mark the 120th anniversary of the Groningen Synagogue, the ASK, conducted by Ilia Belianko, will perform works by the Groningen cantor Vleeschhouwer, amongst others.
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Tickets: €17.50 | Donors / Stadjerspas / under 18s: €10.00
Booking is essential!
