Gurgulitza is a German-Israeli trio that was founded in 2018 on a musical journey in the Bulgarian mountains and has been enthusiastic ever since. Inspired by the southern European singing techniques, Netta Shachar, Nitsar Bernstein and Madlen Stange collect old songs on their travels and rearrange them. Masterfully they master the vocal technique of polyphony. […]
Presentation by Avery Gosfield Although the Venice Ghetto was undoubtedly a repressive measure, it was one of the few places in Europe where Jews had the right to practice their religion openly and live together in (relative) peace. For this reason, it became a center of attraction for the immigration of Jews from all over […]
Living a language means speaking it in everyday life. With Yiddish, this is only possible in a few places in the world, because it is a language without a country. Nevertheless, for some it is an attitude to life. Others encounter her in search of her own roots. Yiddish, you might say, is a language […]
Anti-Semitism is still widespread in Dresden and the rest of Saxony - in order to deal with this problem sustainably, the imparting of background knowledge and raising awareness of Jewish history, traditions and customs before and after the Holocaust are essential. “Oral History” is suitable for this, history of experience that enables a personal, approachable […]
Joint venture tour to forgotten places of Dresden's colonial and Jewish history from the project "Hidden Histories" Jorge Gomondai is the first victim of racist violence in Saxony after reunification. His death has permanently changed the lives of many people in Dresden. The memorial plaque on the square of the same name commemorates the night […]
Anti-Semitism is still widespread in Dresden and the rest of Saxony - in order to deal with this problem sustainably, the imparting of background knowledge and raising awareness of Jewish history, traditions and customs before and after the Holocaust are essential. “Oral History” is suitable for this, history of experience that enables a personal, approachable […]
Immerse yourself in a dazzling journey through time to the Roaring Twenties – a soirée full of sensuality and supernaturalness. Singer Karolina Trybała and the Ensemble Cannelle take us on a journey through the lust and burden of being a woman. Look forward to humorous and extravagant chansons that tell of emancipation, Jewish worlds and […]
Sensually discover the Jewish holiday with our course menu & cultural program. For the 7th time, the Gefilte Fest Dresden e.V. invites you to the special Shabbat! And like every year, some things remain the same and some things become surprisingly new. We were again able to win the great team from Kahnaletto - the […]
Living the Dream with Grandma is a lyrical and at the same time humorous solo performance by the Hungarian artist László Göndör about coming to terms with a third-generation trauma. "How important is feedback in your life? I do my job, and if it's something, they'll notice. And if they don't? Well, yes, and if […]
The Gefilte Fest Dresden is now not only an integral part of the Jewish Music and Theatre Week Dresden, but also part of the city's annual calendar. On this year's theme "Women in Judaism - From Eve to Amy" we were able to find a whole series of lecturers who introduce us to various recipes […]
The panel discussion will take place as part of the 8th Gefilte Fest Dresden and is also included in the ticket. Single tickets can also be purchased. Under the charming and expert moderation of Danielle Kohen, five very different women who are Jewish or can report very competently on women in Judaism will discuss. These […]
One of the most talented German-speaking MCs takes us into her musical world. Let yourself be carried away by the energetic show of rapper Sharon! Born in Israel and raised in Germany, she made a name for herself as a young artist. Rap is her great love, inspired by 80s and 90s hip-hop. She discovered […]
- The 40-minute film will be followed by a discussion. Moderation: Valentina Marcenaro Film in English and German w/ subtitles - The documentary "Silent Shadows - Anti-Semitism as Part of Jewish Identities" is an impressive and harrowing journey through a European millennium marked by microaggressions and anti-Semitism. From the 1st Crusade to the present day, […]
Hebrew teacher Margarete Füßer explains how to speak, read and write in Hebrew. A course for all those who want to get to know the language of the Bible and modern Israel. The Alefbet is presented, basic grammatical knowledge is explained – and the application of the language is tried out in practice. An event […]
Barbara Miller's documentary #FEMALEPLEASURE puts the spotlight on five extraordinary women: courageous, clever and self-determined. They break the taboo of silence and shame imposed by archaic-patriarchal structures. Deborah Feldman, Leyla Hussein, Rokudenashiko, Doris Wagner and Vithika Yadav are committed to sexual education and self-determination with incredible energy, regardless of social and religious norms. But the […]
The Gefilte Fest Dresden is now not only an integral part of the Jewish Music and Theatre Week Dresden, but also part of the city's annual calendar. On this year's theme "Women in Judaism - From Eve to Amy" we were able to find a whole series of lecturers who introduce us to various recipes […]
"A woman who came through the window because she wasn't let through the door!" Regina Jonas, who was the first woman in the world to receive a rabbinical diploma in 1935, is a role model for all female rabbis today, because she overcame the resistance of her time and asserted herself with courage and will […]
It will be played again! Our wild ride through this evening is accompanied by the great band She'Koyokh and dance master Andreas Schmitges. She'Koyokh (UK, TÜR, SRB) is a brilliant seven-piece London ensemble that will inspire us with their virtuoso skills and incredibly versatile music! Their name, an enchanting Yiddish word for "finely made," suits […]
Vocal artist Yael Badash is the seventh generation to live in a Spanish-Jewish family and was born in Israel. She is the founder and main vocalist of the electro-acoustic folk band "Baladino". Thanks to her activities, she has become a refreshing and internationally recognized voice in the Ladino tradition. Through numerous performances in Europe, Asia […]
It is the oldest preserved cemetery in Saxony. Created in 1751 and officially closed in 1869, numerous unjustly forgotten personalities found their final resting place here. The history of the Old Jewish Cemetery in Dresden resembles a crime play. Join us on an exciting search for clues! Male participants require headgear. In cooperation with Hatikva […]
