Erfurt celebrates inspiring exhibition about Mirjam Pressler in the old synagogue!

Erfurt celebrates inspiring exhibition about Mirjam Pressler in the old synagogue!

Alte Synagoge, Waagegasse 8, 99084 Erfurt, Deutschland - In Erfurt you can look forward to: From May 16, 2025, the exhibition "Writing is happiness" opens, which can be seen in the old synagogue until January 15, 2026. This event celebrates the works of the renowned German-language children's and youth book author Mirjam Pressler. The old synagogue, which attracts with its barrier -free access and an extensive accompanying offer, is located in Waagegasse 8 and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It remains closed on Mondays.

The heart of the event is an interactive exhibition that invites visitors to immerse yourself in the versatile book worlds of Pressler and become creative themselves. There are seven hands -on stations where you can actively participate, and a total of around 40 books are provided by the author at various reading stations. The works are freely accessible on site and give the exhibition a charming library flair. In addition, visitors can discover various postcards and "little luck to take away" as souvenirs.

insights into Pressler's life

Mirjam Pressler, born in Darmstadt in 1940, had an eventful childhood that was characterized by poverty, loneliness and violence. She realized her dream of becoming a painter late, at the age of 39, when she started working as an author. Her books often move to topics such as fear, violence and eating disorders, but they also contain a message of courage and hope. Her last novel "Dunkles Gold", which deals with an Erfurt treasure in the old synagogue, is particularly remarkable.

The exhibition is under the direction of Dr. Franziska Krah and Dr. Maria Stährzebecher organized and is a difficult addition to the original presentation in the Jewish Museum Frankfurt, which has created a 100-page accompanying publication. The price for this publication is 9.95 euros and is available at the exhibition locations. A special highlight at the start is a big birthday party that is celebrated with improtheater and a Silent Disco on June 18, 2025.

additional program and accessibility

In addition to the constant exhibition, an interesting accompanying program is offered, including public aperitif tours, creative workshops and special programs for vacation season. In addition, the old synagogue is completely barrier -free, which means that people with mobility restrictions can also enjoy the exhibitions. Videoguides with hearing loops are available for hearing impaired people, while visitor to visually damaged visitor.

The expansion of Jewish culture not only blooms in Erfurt, but also shows the roots and enrichment that Jewish life has left in cities like Berlin. In the capital, a renaissance of Jewish life has developed since the late 1980s, which includes cultural events and living traditional care, as the Jewish Museum Berlin proves. Historical personalities such as Moses Mendelsohn and Albert Einstein still shape the cultural heritage of this city and remind us of the deep roots of Jewish culture.

In this sense, there are numerous reasons to visit the exhibition "Writing is happiness" in the old synagogue and to learn more about the moving life and the inspiring works by Mirjam Pressler. Venues such as the Small Synagogue and the WAYSEMAFEICH Gallery also enrich the offer in Erfurt.