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 the rebirth of Jewish life. Below is your guide to the key ceremonies, exhibitions, and walking tours that will define this historic anniversary. National Ceremony on Heldenplatz Heldenplatz—pictured above—was where…

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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 Jewish religious life in Austria. In 2026, the community will celebrate the synagogue’s bicentennial, turning the entire year into a festival of music, scholarship, and interfaith dialogue. Here’s everything you…

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