‘Unfinished Lives’ in Bielefeld, Germany
Our exhibition ‘Unfinished Lives’ is traveling around Europe! Until October 8 we have the pleasure of presenting our project in Bielefeld in Germany. The…
‘Unfinished Lives’ in Wrocław’s high schools
The summer is over and we too are back at schools with our project. Until the end of September ‘Unfinished Lives’ can be viewed…
“Mamy frajde” – Bente Kahan sings with Polish and Ukrainian children
MAMY FRAJDE is a concert produced by the Bente Kahan Foundation and had its first public appearance in Wroclaw with musicians from NFM (National…
“Tales of Love and Resistance”
You are cordially invited for an extraordinary musical journey titled “Tales of Love and Resistance” performed by Arnold Zable & Bente Kahan! (Summer at…
Cooperation with the “Na Ratunek Dzieciom z Chorobą Nowotworową” Foundation
Dear Friends! The Russian aggression on Ukraine forced many oncologically ill children to stop their treatment. Some of them are now under the care of Przylądek Nadziei (Cape of Hope) Clinic in Wrocław (https://przyladeknadziei.pl). Support their treatment by donating to the „Na Ratunek Dzieciom z Chorobą Nowotworową (To the rescue of…
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, we commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, we invite you to watch the premiere of a digital concert in Breslau’s Neue Synagoge, demolished during the so-called Reichspogromnacht on 9 November 1938. Bente Kahan and…
Summer in the White Stork Synagogue
Concerts LIVE in the synagogue: 25.07- 6 pm – As a result of joining the forces of two bands – Nocą Umówieni and Airis String Quartet – a unique project was created: an album with original music to poems written by Zuzanna Ginczanka 22.08 – 6 pm – “A column…
Alma Rosé – concert
Alma Rosé – concert A story about a world-class violinist, Alma Rosé, who spent her life performing on the stages of the largest concert halls in Europe. In 1943, due to her Jewish origin, she was taken to the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, where she became the conductor of the women’s camp…
The White Stork Synagogue is closed until further notice
Dear all, In the context of the current Coronavirus outbreak the Center for Jewish Culture and Education will be temporarily closed until further notice. We will be reviewing these dates as the situation unfold. In matters concerning Center and all events organizing by us please email us. Hoping to see…
Teaching about the Holocaust for a better future (counteracting xenophobia and exclusion)
Teaching about the Holocaust for a better future (counteracting xenophobia and exclusion) Educational project of the Bente Kahan Foundation, financed by the City of Wrocław. The project is dedicated for teachers, educators and students of primary and high schools, but other target groups, such as senior citizens, will also find…