Yiddish Summer Weimar starts with a big concert and diversity!
Yiddish Summer Weimar starts with a big concert and diversity!
in Weimar, on July 12, 2025, the cultural heart is higher! The yiddish Summer Weimar , which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has just started with a glamorous concert on Herderplatz. The Yam Ensemble , which unites 30 talented musicians from Turkey, Greece and Germany, makes the variety of Jewish-Christian-Muslim music traditions sound. The name "Yam", which means "sea" in Yiddish and Hebrew, reflects the intercultural exchange that the ensemble celebrates. Under the direction of Ilya Shneyveys and Sarah Myerson, the audience can go on a musical journey around the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. In the event of rain, the Professional concert will continue in the riding house.
The festival extends to August 17, 2025 and offers a variety of workshops and events. Starting with the opening concert, Weimar becomes the center for Jewish music and culture. In the festival week from August 12th to 17th, a gala evening on August 17 will be the highlight of the event. The workshops are mixed and include topics such as "The Other Europeanans" and "New Yiddish Music". They are aimed at everyone, from beginners to advanced, and the participants have the opportunity to explore various topics. More information can be found on the website of the festival.
diverse activities for young and old
But Weimar's cultural offer goes far beyond the Yiddish Summer Festival. On July 13th, the Museum for primal and early history of Thuringia . At 11 a.m., the little discoverers from 5 years can take part in a tour with the Mascot Archie, while there is an experience for the older guests from 10 years at 3 p.m.
There is also something to experience for the lovers of old games: Andreas from Rothenbarth will present past games on July 13 from 2 to 4.30 p.m. in the Freilichtmuseum Hohenfelden. The culture in the Paul Schneider community center is also not left out: Predican Deborah Poppowitsch will talk about Paul Schneider on July 13th at 9.30 a.m.
Another highlight is the Monday concert in the clinic foyer, which enchants visitors with music from the 16th century on July 14th at 4.30 p.m. with “A midsummer Night’s Consort”. The Rotary Club Weimar-Bauhaus also has exciting plans under the new direction of Michael Zapfe: With the service project "Rotary Wissenswerkstatt" they want to support children from difficult social conditions. The city of Weimar is also looking for new arbitrators who want to volunteer to arbitrate disputes. Interested parties should be between 25 and 70 years old and live in Weimar. The sociable cooperation is funded by the Maria-Pawlowna Society , which has returned from its cultural journey along the adventure route. Historian Justyna Liguz was awarded the Maria Pawlowna Honorary Medal. At the end, the exhibition of the artist Heidrun Paezelt should also be mentioned. Under the title "Between dream and reality", this can be found in the foyer of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Thuringia until September 21st
So there is really a lot going on in Weimar, and the cultural diversity makes the heart beat faster! Whether music lovers or more interested in history - there is something for everyone here. local initiatives and interesting projects
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