In cooperation with the Cultural Affairs Office of the State Capital of Wiesbaden, the Jewish Community of Wiesbaden once again presented an exciting and entertaining program in 2026 featuring exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, readings, and films.

Culture brings people together, opens up new perspectives, and creates spaces where we can connect with one another. This is precisely what the “Tarbut – Time for Jewish Culture” event series invites us to experience this year for the 19th time. 

This year’s program opens with the exhibition “The Courage to Be Human: Together Against Racism and Antisemitism” by photographer Rafael Herlich. It deliberately kicks off the series, as it clearly illustrates what matters most to us: taking a stand for democracy, human dignity, and respectful coexistence.

Let yourself be transported into the world of poetry by Jewish women around 1800, curated by Benjamin Krämer-Jenster and accompanied by the harp music of Anne-Sophie Bertrand. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the historic Jewish cemetery “Schöne Aussicht,” an important memorial site in Wiesbaden, and, as part of our traditional Open House, you’ll have the chance to meet and talk with members of the Wiesbaden Jewish Community.

The film program, presented in cooperation with the Caligari FilmBühne and featuring a total of four films, explores personal stories and broader historical contexts: the aftermath of the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, and the longing for peace; the power of political humor and the search for understanding; family solidarity and hope; and the traces of Jewish history in Marrakesh, Morocco. 

Literature and music are, of course, also an integral part of the program: Barbara Honigmann, one of the most significant German-Jewish authors of our time, will be a guest. In her book *Mischka*, she combines personal memories with moving life stories from the Russian dissident movement, thereby offering impressive perspectives on Jewish history and identity.

The concerts in this series at the Kulturforum bring the diversity of Jewish musical culture to life: klezmer, swing, chanson, tango, and the music of George Gershwin impressively demonstrate how naturally Jewish culture has always absorbed influences, crossed boundaries, and brought people together. It is vibrant, international, and at the same time deeply rooted in its traditions. 

The Jewish Community of Wiesbaden cordially invites you to attend the events, gain new insights, and experience the diversity of Jewish culture in Wiesbaden. We wish you inspiring encounters, enriching conversations, and many moving moments.