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Upsherin: The first haircut
There are deeply rooted traditions surrounding haircutting in Judaism that have both spiritual and cultural significance. The ritual of Upsherin marks an important transition in the life of a Jewish...
Upsherin: The first haircut
There are deeply rooted traditions surrounding haircutting in Judaism that have both spiritual and cultural significance. The ritual of Upsherin marks an important transition in the life of a Jewish...
Types of Jewish communities in Germany
In Germany, there are many different types of Jewish communities, representing different origins, religious orientations and traditions, and differing in religious orientation and practices.
Types of Jewish communities in Germany
In Germany, there are many different types of Jewish communities, representing different origins, religious orientations and traditions, and differing in religious orientation and practices.
The composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) was a Jewish-Austrian composer, conductor, and pianist. He moved between European classical music and the emerging film music scene of Hollywood, where he emigrated in 1934.
The composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) was a Jewish-Austrian composer, conductor, and pianist. He moved between European classical music and the emerging film music scene of Hollywood, where he emigrated in 1934.
Mitzvot, the 613 commandments in Judaism
In Judaism there are 613 commandments, the so-called mitzvot ( מִצְוֹת ), which guide the spiritual, ethical and everyday life of believers.
Mitzvot, the 613 commandments in Judaism
In Judaism there are 613 commandments, the so-called mitzvot ( מִצְוֹת ), which guide the spiritual, ethical and everyday life of believers.
20 years of the Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich
We celebrate 20 years of JCOM and look back at the orchestra's history.
20 years of the Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich
We celebrate 20 years of JCOM and look back at the orchestra's history.
'Mendele Lohengrin' by Heinrich York-Steiner
At the end of the 19th century, Heinrich York-Steiner wrote this entertaining satirical story about the dilemma of Jewish life between tradition and assimilation, economic success and anti-Semitism.
'Mendele Lohengrin' by Heinrich York-Steiner
At the end of the 19th century, Heinrich York-Steiner wrote this entertaining satirical story about the dilemma of Jewish life between tradition and assimilation, economic success and anti-Semitism.