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Chief Rabbi Paul Chaim Eisenberg receives Grand Decoration of Honor in Gold for the services to the Province of Vienna 11 Jun 2013 | 09:36 pm
Source: Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Wien http://www.ikg-wien.at/?p=16639 On Monday, June 3, 2013, the governor of Vienna Michael Häupl awarded Chief Rabbi of the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Wien (...
Sowing the Seeds: Schalom 6 Jun 2013 | 02:40 am
“SHALOM” (Grass area, Vienna Heldenplatz) On March 15, 1938 a crowd gathered on Heldenplatz, cheered for the “Führer” and celebrated the “Anschluss” (annexation) to the German Reich. Seventy-five ye...
All Meshugge? Jewish Wit and Humor 30 May 2013 | 12:52 am
Source: Israelitsche Kultusgemeinde Wien http://www.ikg-wien.at/?p=16501&lang=en Humor is an essential component of Jewish life. It refl ects relations within the community and reactions to an often...
Jewish History Baden 21 May 2013 | 06:49 pm
"It was very important to us to prepare the Jewish history of Baden for all ages using modern media and the latest techniques of shaping the user experience." A new web site, jewishhistorybaden.com, ...
Mauthausen Memorial’s new exhibitions ceremonially inaugurated 17 May 2013 | 08:52 pm
Source: APA http://www.ikg-wien.at/?p=16466 Mauthausen (APA) – Austrian President Heinz Fischer inaugurated two new exhibitions at the memorial of the former concentration camp Mauthausen, as well a...
"The Jewish Echo" - Hopes and Fears of the Youth 19 Dec 2012 | 12:43 am
Source: Der Standard, December 18, 2012 http://derstandard.at/1355460017586/Das-Juedische-Echo-Hoffnungen-und-Aengste-der-Jugend In the new issue, which deals with the topic of youth awakening, Zelm...
Austrian Embassy Hannukkah Celebration 18 Dec 2012 | 02:11 am
Ambasasador Hans Peter Manz (left) with David faber of the American Jewish Committee.
Claudia Roden: „The Book of Jewish Cuisine“ 22 Sep 2012 | 01:48 am
Source: Die Presse, September 13, 2012 http://diepresse.com/home/leben/ausgehen/1289932/Claudia-Roden_Das-Buch-der-Juedischen-Kueche?from=suche.intern.portal A highly recommendable book, for which Cl...
Eruv makes life easier for Jews in Vienna 22 Sep 2012 | 01:41 am
Source: ORF, September 14, 1012 http://religion.orf.at/stories/2549993/ The area within the symbolic boundaries should make life a lot easier for Jews in Vienna during the Sabbath. According to the ...
The Jewish Museum Organizes New Year’s Concert 13 Sep 2012 | 06:39 pm
Source: Der Standard, August 29, 2012 http://www.derstandard.at/1345165543000/Juedisches-Museum-veranstaltet-Neujahrskonzert The Viennese Jewish Choir will perform a concert under the direction of R...
