European Days of Jewish Culture
A Europe-wide initiative celebrating the richness, diversity and living legacy of Jewish heritage.
Full programme, events and past editions are currently available on the existing platform.
The European Days of Jewish Culture is one of Europe’s most significant cultural initiatives dedicated to Jewish heritage. Held annually since 1999, the festival takes place during the first week of September across Europe, inviting audiences to explore Jewish history, traditions and contemporary culture through a wide range of activities.
Coordinated at a European level by the AEPJ, the initiative provides cohesion, visibility and shared direction while supporting local organisers with guidance, resources and training. Each edition is shaped around a central theme that inspires a decentralised, open and pluralistic programme across participating countries.
By opening the doors of heritage sites and encouraging cultural participation, the European Days of Jewish Culture fosters dialogue, promotes mutual understanding and reinforces the place of Jewish heritage within Europe’s shared cultural landscape.
At a Glance
Since 1999, the European Days of Jewish Culture has brought together institutions, communities and audiences across Europe through a shared cultural programme.
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Annual Theme
Each edition is guided by a central theme that encourages reflection, dialogue and new perspectives on Jewish heritage.
2026 Theme — LOVE
Jewish LOVE is romantic and familial, communal and divine, joyful and fierce: from mystical poetry to Yiddish lullabies and from the Song of Songs to the words of Leonard Cohen.
Annual Theme
Each edition is guided by a central theme that encourages reflection, dialogue and new perspectives on Jewish heritage.
2026 Theme — LOVE
Jewish LOVE is romantic and familial, communal and divine, joyful and fierce: from mystical poetry to Yiddish lullabies and from the Song of Songs to the words of Leonard Cohen.
Includes exhibition and educational resources for organisers and coordinators.
Over the years, the European Days of Jewish Culture has explored a wide range of themes reflecting the diversity, resilience and evolving narratives of Jewish life in Europe, building a legacy of cultural exchange and shared memory.