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R.I.P. Leopold Kozłowski

R.I.P. Leopold Kozłowski
Leopold Kozłowski died on March 12th, 2019 in Kraków
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March of Remembrance – anniversary of Krakow ghetto liquidation

March of Remembrance – anniversary of Krakow ghetto liquidation
March of Remembrance, commemorating 76th anniversary of the Krakow ghetto liquidation will be held on March 17th, 2019
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Join The Machers – festival volunteers!

Join The Machers – festival volunteers!
We invite you to join The Machers – Jewish Culture Festival volunteers.
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2018 – 30th anniversary of the Festival

2018 – 30th anniversary of the Festival
First edition of the Jewish Culture Festival took place precisely 30 years ago. What have we achieved during that anniversary year – let’s have a look!
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Janusz and Maria Makuch met with President of Israel

Janusz and Maria Makuch met with President of Israel
Janusz Makuch and his wife Maria, met with Rueven Rivlin, President of Israel.
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Film about Jewish Culture Festival

Film about Jewish Culture Festival
Immersion – a film by Mateusz Miszczyński and Jakub Słabek about Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow.
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New stories about Kazimierz coming soon

New stories about Kazimierz coming soon
Third part of Festival’s series of publications: new literature about Kazimierz.
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Dates of the Jewish Culture Festival in 2019

Dates of the Jewish Culture Festival in 2019
Join us during the 2019 edition of the largest Jewish Culture Festival in a world.
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28th JCF: Zion – report

28th JCF: Zion – report
Multimedia journey through the recent edition of the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow, dedicated to Zion (June 22nd – July 1st, 2018)
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Janusz Makuch named Friend of Israel

Janusz Makuch named Friend of Israel
Very special distinction for Janusz Makuch from the State of Israel.
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Upcoming events

Shabbat: picnic

Saturday, June 23th, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
28th JCF: Zion

The upcoming edition of the Jewish Culture Festival will celebrate two anniversaries: 70th birthday of the State of Israel and 100th anniversary of Poland’s independence.
Classica at Noon: Daivid Krakauer & Pan Ton Quartet (US/PL)

Sunday, June 24th, Noon
Classics at Noon: David Krakauer & Pan Ton Quartet (US/PL)

Sunday, June 24th, Noon
Young Yosef (IL)

Sunday, July 1st, 9.00 pm
Leopold Kozłowski: The Master and His Followers (PL)

Sunday, July 1st, 6.00 pm
The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West (IL)

Friday, June 29th, 6.00 pm
The Sefi Zisling Quartet (IL)

Thursday, June 28th, 10.00pm
Klezmer Ochestra of the Sejny Theatre feat. Frank London, David Krakauer, Michael Alpert (PL/US)

Thursday, June 28th, 7.00 pm
Victoria Hanna (IL)

Wednesday, June 27th, 9.00 pm
The Kutiman Orchestra (IL)

Wednesday, June 27th, 7.00 pm
Noga Erez (IL)

Tuesday, June 26th, 9.00 pm
Jerusalem Quartet (IL)

Tuesday, June 26th, 7.00 pm
Mała Orkiestra Dancingowa (PL)

Monday, June 25th, 9.00 pm
Eleanor Reissa, Frank London & Klezmer Brass Allstars (US)

Monday, June 25th, 7.00 pm
Yudko (IL)

Sunday, June 24th, 9 pm
Cantor’s Concert – Those Who Trust in the Lord Are Like Mount Zion

Sunday, June 24th, 7.00 pm
Shabbat Values in Everyday Life

Wednesday, May 10th, 7.00 pm
A lecture by Rabbi George Schlesinger
Shabbat @ Cheder: tropical brunch

Saturday, January 14th, 2017, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
When it is cold outside, we invite you to a tropical Shabbat brunch at Cheder!
Shabbat @ Cheder: dinner

Friday, January 20th, 2017, 7:30 pm
A new way to celebrate Shabbat at Cheder – join our Shabbat dinner!

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