Introduction In 1895, Vienna became the first city in the world to open a museum devoted exclusively to Jewish history and culture. Fast‑forward to 2025, and the Jewish Museum Vienna (JMW) is celebrating its 130th…
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Remembering Liberation: Vienna’s 80th Anniversary WWII Commemorations in 2025
Introduction On 8 May 2025, Austria marks eight decades since the end of World War II. Vienna’s public squares, synagogues, and museums will host a city‑wide program of remembrance that speaks both to tragedy and to…
Stadttempel Synagogue Bicentennial 2026: 200 Years of Vienna’s Main Synagogue
Introduction When the Stadttempel opened its doors in 1826, it was the only synagogue legally permitted inside Vienna’s city walls. Nearly two centuries later, the elegant Biedermeier sanctuary on Seitenstettengasse remains the beating heart of…
Shoah Wall of Names Vienna: Guided Tours & Reflection 2025
Introduction Unveiled in 2021, Vienna’s Shoah Wall of Names Memorial lists the 64,440 Austrian Jews murdered in the Holocaust. By 2025, the site will host an expanded visitor program—guided tours, reflection circles, and digital storytelling—making…
Karmeliterviertel Revitalization 2025–26: Vienna’s Jewish Quarter Reborn
Introduction Long before it was hip, Vienna’s Karmeliterviertel served as the beating heart of Jewish life in Leopoldstadt. By 2025–26, a €45 million urban‑renewal plan—supported by EU heritage grants—will transform the neighborhood into a walkable, culture‑rich…
Vienna Jewish Film Festival 2025: Spotlight on Global Jewish Cinema
Introduction From March 11–25, 2025, Vienna will once again roll out the red carpet for the Vienna Jewish Film Festival (VJFF)—Europe’s longest‑running showcase dedicated exclusively to Jewish cinema. Now in its 33rd edition, the festival…
The Cantonist Crisis and Vienna: A Tale of Two Empires and a People in Flight
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The Cantonist Children and Vienna: A Tale of Trauma, Refuge, and Resistance
Introduction From 1827 to 1856, the Russian Empire implemented one of the most brutal policies in Jewish history: the forced conscription of young boys—often as young as six—into military cantonments designed to strip them of…
Jewish Life in Vienna: A Hidden Heritage
Vienna, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is also home to a vibrant and historically significant Jewish community. The Jewish community in Vienna has a long and storied history, dating…
Discover Vienna’s Prater – A Guide to Fun, History, and Nature
Introduction Vienna’s Prater is a vibrant destination that combines the excitement of an amusement park with the tranquility of a sprawling green space. Famous for the Wiener Riesenrad, a giant Ferris wheel that offers stunning…