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October 2025
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
The films chosen each year are meant to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Jewish cultural, religious, historical, and social conditions of the modern era.
Along with special guests, panels, and Opening and Closing Night celebrations, the NJFF is an annual event dedicated to the awareness and celebration of Jewish life in contemporary society.
Orange - Tamworth - Wagga Wagga - Warrawong
Toowoomba - On Sale 1 October
The SVJFF strives to produce an environment where members of the Jewish community experience a purely cultural connection with their heritage, and, at the same time, reaches out to the non-Jewish community.
The Book Festival of the MJCCA features dozens of renowned authors in November each year.
Whether you’re a book lover or simply interested in hearing from names synonymous with pop culture and bestsellers, there’s an event for everyone.
The Book Festival of the MJCCA is one of the most highly regarded cultural events in the Southeast.
Narrative or documentary, new or old, the Film Festival finds the highest quality films that speak to the Jewish experience, tell uniquely Jewish stories, or come from the finest Jewish filmmakers across the globe.
Canberra
This highly popular community-wide event brings together prominent and emerging Jewish writers and non-Jewish writers on Jewish subject matter.
November 2025
10:00 am - 9:30 pm
The Book Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S., attracting established and emerging writers from around the world, representing a myriad of themes and drawing a large and varied audience.
Venues are the Isrotel Hotel Network in Eilat
Included in Camp Bitnua:
- The best choreographers and teachers from Israel
- Israeli Dance workshops throughout the day
- Dance Marathons until the break of dawn
- Guest choreographers and dance session leaders from all over the world!
- Various styles of dance workshops
- Separate sessions for beginners, intermediate and advanced, nostalgic, kids, women and people on wheelchairs.
- Concerts of famous Israeli performers
- Participants from all over the world
For registration please call: +972 86387799
Prices and details can be found in the links below
Through features, shorts, documentaries, and conversations with visiting artists, the Festival explores Jewish identity, the current Jewish experience and the richness of Jewish culture in relation to a diverse modern world.
Throughout the year we bring the best of world cinema, provide support and training to new and emerging filmmakers, and produce education events including exploring holocaust, genocide, racism and interfaith themes with a variety of audiences including students and young people.
Join us for a week-long festival of award-winning international films as well as engaging conversations on hot topics that illuminate the diversity of Israeli society.
Participate in panel discussions with filmmakers and other special guests, gala events, and more.
Founded in 2000, the Festival has screened hundreds of features, documentaries and short films from over 30 countries, hosting directors, producers, critics and curators.
The Festival showcases a wide range of feature films, documentaries and shorts, which reflect and offer interesting and unique views into the diversity of Jewish and Israeli life and culture.
The Festival promotes a Jewish legacy that values art and embraces universal themes, moral questions and ethical concerns.
By pushing the boundaries of what is considered Jewish and taking the Festival outside of the walls of Jewish institutions, the Festival opens a window that invites sharing in the richness of the Jewish heritage and experience.
It all began back in 2014 and since then we’ve hosted the likes of John Butler, Matt Corby & Birds of Tokyo and welcome over 6,000 people each year! But our small concept values remain the same.
1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
In so doing, the Festival promotes awareness, appreciation, and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people; strengthens community consciousness of Jewish identity, history, and culture; and provides a community forum to stimulate dynamic and provocative dialogue.
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival (PJFF), the second oldest Jewish Film Festival in the United States, has served the Greater Philadelphia region by providing cultural/artistic/educational programming through the medium of film.
Food, music, family-friendly entertainment, vintage shop, silent auction and raffle.
The popular festival is a community favorite gastronomical delight.
The food selection is the best of a Jewish Deli serving traditional favorites such as succulent brisket with kugel, savory cabbage rolls, split pea soup, matzah ball soup, corned beef sandwiches, Israeli tabouleh and assorted side dishes.
We bring together the state’s finest vegan and plant-based food from local chefs, restaurants, food trucks, and product developers, as well as vegan lifestyle gear, cruelty-free fashion, live music, and an outdoor bar stocked with vegan cockatils and mocktails!
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Izmir Short Film Festival is organized to support short films and all professional and amateur filmmakers in Türkiye, to increase their visibility, and to foster the development of short films by contributing to their production. It offers a unique alternative to Izmir's cultural and artistic life.
2025 Thursday, November 27
2026 Thursday, November 26
2027 Thursday, November 25
We will meet, dance a whole day and learn few dances - new hits as well as older discoveries!
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
December 2025
This is more than an event.
It’s a celebration of everything we’ve accomplished, and a powerful opportunity to reconnect with each other, experience Israel together, and put Zionism into action.
6:00 pm
Go to our Chanukah page at the link:
You'll find:
* The precise list of candle-lighting dates
* Information about the holiday
* Printable lists of songs and dances about the holiday
January 2026
In any given year, it makes use of most of the main theatres across the city including Sydney Theatre, CarriageWorks, City Recital Hall and venues at the Sydney Opera House,
Sydney Festival also presents a number of quality, free outdoor events such as the long-running Festival in the Domain with Jazz and Symphony concerts, each attracting up to 100 000 people.
Participants will enjoy learning new dances, specialty dance sessions, and three evening marathons.
Join Michael Barzelai, Alberto Zirlinger, Yaron Malihi, Yaron Carmel, Carina Saslavsky, and Elad Shtamer for an unforgettable time!
5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Visit the Australina Open website for full details.
Junior Carnival is for Jewish kids from across Australia & New Zealand aged between 12 and up to 16 years of age.
Registration is open now but ends on November 30.
This year, as in years past, we will highlight Jewish issues, traditions, challenges and characters that will resonate with our audiences whatever their background or beliefs.
Now nestled in the northern Illawarra escarpment at Bulli, the festival presents over 100 performers over 3 days.
2026 marks the last Sundance festival in Park City before its move to Colorado.
The chosen films are as diverse as our community and explore the complexity of Jewish life and identity.
Founded in 1990, the Festival continues to grow and evolve as we continue to expand our selection of narrative features, short films, and documentaries to reflect the interests of our audience.
Our films are going to make you laugh, cry, think and feel.
Visit our page for all the links you need!
Get ready to dance, connect and celebrate like never before!
Our camp brings together passionate dancers of all ages and world-class instructors for an unforgettable weekend of rhythm, movement and community.
Step into the circle - the energy is contagious!
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
February 2026
Tu Bishvat - The Festival of Trees 2026
15th of Shvat, 5786
Information about Tu Bishvat, as well as printable sheets of songs and dances for the holiday, are on the web links below.
Like every year, our next Carnival workshop is coming up.
For 2026 we've invited Tamir Scherzer. We'd love to have you join us and share this experience.
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
It is an interdisciplinary conference with papers relating to history, literature, the arts and political science, with overseas and interstate as well as local presenters.
To increase awareness of the variety and richness of Jewish culture among all residents of the Valley of the Sun.
Celebrate Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
Find your zodiac (is it lucky?), and discover the Spring Festival’s food, festivals and traditions.
als and traditions.
We have many Chinese visitors to our websites from a variety of countries.
Forward dates:
This year’s festival will expand across multiple venues and months, kicking off with special pre-festival events in January and culminating in a three-week showcase of international Jewish and Israeli films.
Each Festival program includes opera, theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, cabaret, new media events, Adelaide Writers' Week (the largest literary festival in the world), outdoor entertainment, visual arts exhibitions, master classes, forums, a late night club and much more.
March 2026
From Perth to Penrith, hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and clean up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day.
Founded in 2000 by Caren and Herb Ford, the New Jersey Jewish Film Festival has earned the reputation as one of the premier Jewish cultural events in the state.
We promise a roster of first-run Israeli films that are nothing short of remarkable. These are films you cannot see anywhere else in our area! We will also offer a mix of other Jewish films, the best speakers and commentators available, and several out-of-festival events. The Festival is one gateway for people to explore what it means to be Jewish through a cultural experience that enriches the lives of thousands.
It is a day to annually celebrate respect and appreciation and love towards women.
Its original name was International Working Women's Day.
It celebrates women's economic, political and social achievements.
The International Conference on Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ICIME2026 is a premier event for professionals and academics in the fields of industrial engineering and manufacturing. This event offers a unique platform for sharing innovative ideas, discussing emerging trends, and fostering collaborations across industries. With the continuous advancements in manufacturing technology, automation, and sustainability practices, this conference aims to address the current challenges and opportunities within the sector.
The conference will feature keynote speeches from industry leaders, technical sessions showcasing cutting-edge research, and workshops that explore the practical applications of new technologies. It will also be an ideal venue for students, researchers, and professionals to expand their knowledge, exchange ideas, and build partnerships.
The venue is known for its excellent facilities and accessibility, providing a comfortable and productive environment for all attendees.
Guest Choreographers Yaron Malihi and Michael Barzelai
The Houston Jewish Film Festival proudly continues its tradition of presenting an entertaining, thought-provoking and high-quality line-up comprised of the best Jewish and Israeli films from across the world.
This year's festival will provide you with your pick of documentaries, dramas, comedies, and musicals.
Founded in 1906, AJC is the nation's first human rights organization and a contemporary leader in promoting universal human rights, and combating racism, bigotry and intolerance. SJFF promotes the cultural, ethnic, religious and demographic diversity of both the Jewish community worldwide and Pacific Northwest.
We work hard to join hands with community and corporate partners who have a vested interest in promoting the cultural diversity of our region and beyond.
Members of Greater Seattle can savor the richness and diversity of our local community, engage in respectful dialogue about timely subjects and explore world cultures through the magic of film.
It is aimed at raising public awareness about environmental protection and in particular, keeping open spaces and public areas clean.
Schools and youth movements mark the day by conducting cleanup activities across the country, and by learning about the importance of keeping the public domain clean.
Known as the Feast of Saint Patrick you can read about the Jewish dimension in the links below!
*The Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin
*St. Patrick's Day With the Irish and the Jews
Forward dates:
St. Patrick's Day 2026 March 17, 2026 Tuesday
It invites audiences to look at their region positively and to be inspired by the festival experience.
It encourages connections to the environment and with each other, and challenges artists, community groups and organisations to engage with each other.
Together, we share the benefits of a more vibrant Shepparton across cultural, organisational, and professional boundaries.
Along with author talks, panel discussions and literary luncheons, festival-goers can discover the largest collection of rare, out-of-print and collectable books in Australia, go inside heritage buildings, listen to live music, watch street performers, take a horse and cart ride or sample local food and wine.
The Clunes Booktown Festival is all about celebrating books and the great conversations and big ideas that come from them. The Festival is turning the stereotype of rural towns on its head: from slow, dusty and dry to a hub of ideas and the arts.
April 2026
The Show runs for 14 days over the Easter period and is a pinnacle event enjoyed by Australians of all ages.
Each year, the Sydney Royal Easter Show aims to highlight Australian agricultural excellence through competitions and education and to promote national and international awareness of the country's proud rural heritage.
See the link for future years up to 2037 to see when Passover and Easter coincide
(helpful when planning Passover Seders and holidays)
For a single day, it intertwines the sounds, sights, and spirit of Jewish culture and weaves together every facet of the Jewish Community, young and old, singles and families, regardless of their religious and cultural background.
Like other cultural festivals, we also want to share our heritage with others – you don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy a Jewish Festival! Let’s celebrate Jewish Heritage.
About the area:
Both are coastal counties in the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area.
Begins Monday evening April 13, 2026 - Erev Yom Hashoah
Continues Tuesday April 14, 2026
Honoring the office professionals who make offices work.
For 61 years, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has been asking businesses around the world to show gratitude for the people who get the job done in their office.
2026: Wednesday April 22
Forward planning:
2027: Wednesday April 24
From April 23 to May 3, the 2026 Hot Docs Festival will present outstanding documentaries from around the world to audiences in Toronto.
NEW YORK - April 23-30, 2026
Check the website for festivals in other locations.
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day.
On our Anzac Day page you'll find:
Australian War Memorial Anzac day page
Australian Remembrance Poems
Australia's military in Israel's history
Australia's Jewish Anzacs
Lest We Forget.
Be part of Boston's one of a kind Israeli dance community with incredibly talented and energetic staff and friends from around the world.
May 2026
Lag Ba'Omer 2026 - 18th of Iyyar, 5786
Melbourne's premier literary festival features over 400 writers from around the world.
Literary banquets, debates, readings, performances, film screenings and workshops are just some of the events you'll enjoy at this year's festival.
The Jerusalem Biennale is a biennial contemporary art event that showcases artists whose work intersects with Jewish thought, culture, tradition, and experience.
It draws participants and attendees from Israel and around the world.
Held every two years, the Biennale features a range of exhibitions, installations, and events in various historical and modern locations across Jerusalem, celebrating the themes of contemporary Jewish art and exploring the connection between the contemporary art world and the Jewish world of content.
May 10, 2026
Forward dates:
May 9, 2027
May 14, 2028
May 13, 2029
May 12, 2030
May 11, 2031
May 9, 2032
May 8, 2033
May 14, 2034
There are two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May, and the final on 16 May 2026, held at Wiener Stadthalle.
Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food.
We bring together the state’s finest vegan and plant-based food from local chefs, restaurants, food trucks, and product developers, as well as vegan lifestyle gear, cruelty-free fashion, live music, and an outdoor bar stocked with vegan cockatils and mocktails!
If you teach or lead music in Camps, congregations, or community centers, Hava Nashira is for you.
Created by Debbie Friedmanz"l and Cantor Jeff Klepper among others, Hava Nashira provides you with the opportunity to improve your skills as you learn from the finest Jewish music innovators and composers.
Hava Nashira takes place at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, the regional camp of the Union for Reform Judaism in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, located between Milwaukee and Madison.
The nearest airport is Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Mitchell Field).
The camp is also a 2-hour drive from O'Hare Airport in Chicago.
The festival celebrates Jewish music, as well as the Jewish contribution to genres of music not generally thought of as Jewish.
Our programs include Sephardic and Klezmer, Holocaust music and Israeli pop, Broadway and Hollywood, Chassidic Nigunim and Yiddish Theatre, Jazz and Big Band, Cantorial, folk, gospel and more!
Jewish Music Week in Toronto is jointly hosted by many Toronto organizations for the benefit of the entire community.
All daytime events are free, and many of the Gala Evening Concerts benefit Toronto synagogues or local charities.
June 2026
International artists and top Australian performers and writers alike provide programs for us you will not hear anywhere else.
There is the high brow and the fun, educational events and events for contemplation.
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival provides quality world-class artistic adventures, international collaborations in historical local settings.
Have a holiday in the beautiful Macedon Ranges!
FREE one-day celebration of Jewish arts and culture.
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Forward planning 2027:
The festival showcases contemporary Jewish culture.
Emotional encounters, inspiring discussions, artistic highlights, and thoughtful moments characterize the festival week.
It brings together thousands of Jewish athletes from all over the world to compete in many different sports.
The Maccabiah takes place every four years in Israel.
July 2026
Full details on the website.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.
Full details on the website.
4:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Noosa Concours
RJFF exists to promote awareness and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people; to strenghthen community consciensness of Jewish identity, history and culture; to provide a forum for community gatherings that allows valuable dialogue; and to create an international showcase for filmmakers whose work explores Jewish themes.
Starting Monday night and finishing Friday morning.
There are many dancing hours in a few venues and many incredible dance music events.
Artistic director is the renowned choreographer Avi Levy.
The ancient Jewish holiday of Tu B'Av occurs on the 15th day of Av. It is a minor Jewish holiday.
In modern-day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love and has been said to be an auspicious day for weddings.
In Hebrew, the word for love is Ahavah.
August 2026
Annual dance camp in August - dates to be confirmed
It brings together singers and choirs from across North America and beyond, with a renowned teaching staff, conductors, composers and other music professionals to sing, learn and share the joy of Jewish music.
The Festival draws hundreds of participants for five days of intensive workshops, study, concerts, fun and friendship. Favorite Festival activities include:
Late night gatherings, including Jewish music sing-alongs, videos and more.
2:00 pm - 6:00 am
A unique dance experience.
You do not need to be an Israeli dancer to enjoy this festival!
It will feature a faculty of over 150 choices to meet a wide variety of interests and learning levels. Relax, reflect and refresh yours spirit in a luxurious comfortable setting.
At the National Jewish Retreat, you will embark on an exciting journey with inspirational scholars and experience Judaism.
You will discover that Judaism is not just for the study hall and synagogue, but for your personal, day-to-day life.
At the Retreat, you can expect thought-provoking lectures with dynamic delivery and interactive workshops from world-renowned experts to help you unlock your inner, spiritual reservoir of strength, passion and fulfillment.
Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest areas in Poland.
Krakow has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is one of Poland’s most vibrating cities. Thousands of tourists visit every year because of its youthful atmosphere, historical, and cultural memories, beautiful buildings, nice bars, and restaurants.
The historical environment, big squares, churches makes it a perfect place to have a wonderful art festival.
•Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
September 2026
Roots of Israeli Folk Dance Nostalgia Weekend on Broadway
4 fun nights of marathons/parties & 3 days of workshops
choose your day(s) and/or night(s) reduced rate day or weekend passes
Reserve online for low rates by going to the Shorashim website in the link below
**Guest Teachers to be advised
HOSPITALITY: If you live in the NYC area and have room to host a guest for the weekend please let us know ASAP.
All events are in an air-conditioned dance studio with a great wood floor at Bridge for DANCE - 2726 Broadway at 104th St.
October 2026
The Joy of the Torah
2026: October 12
An international day to celebrate our national icon.
"Kangaroos are intelligent , sentient beings, living in family groups and have their own songlines, language, culture and dreaming. As they traverse their own dreaming tracks, they continue to activate the earth's songlines for the survival of all living things."
November 2026
Jewish Food, music and vendors.
Our mission is to bring a little joy, reduce hardship, and help the environment. It is based on the Jewish values of righteousness (tzedek), acts of loving kindness (gemilut chasadim), and repairing the world (tikun olam).
Find out more at www.mitzvahday.org.au or info@mitzvahday.org.au
This is part of an International event held annually in November.
December 2026
Join Aaron Alpert and friends for a weekend of dancing, community, and sampling some of California's signature wines.
45 miles north of Downtown San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge.
3:00 pm - 10:00 am
July 2028
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