Photo exhibition showcases Jewish life in Saxony
Exhibition opening: 3 November, 3.00 pm, exhibition space on the ground floor, Town Hall, Markt 1
On Tuesday, 3 November at 3.00 pm, Lord Mayor Sven Schulze, together with Konstantin Zahariev, Deputy Chair of the Saxony Regional Association of Jewish Communities, will open the exhibition ‘Insights – Jewish Life in Saxony Today’ in the exhibition space at the Town Hall, Markt 1. The exhibition opening is open to the public, and anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Media representatives are also invited.
As part of the ‘Tacheles 2026’ Year of Jewish Culture, three Saxon photographers offer insights into everyday Jewish life, religious festivals, cultural events and remembrance. The photographs span from Görlitz to Zwickau and highlight both contemporary community life and the traces of Jewish history in Saxony. The exhibition, presented in German and English, is complemented by a short film about Jewish life in Saxony.
The exhibition looks beyond historical events to the present day and brings the diversity of Jewish life to life. It invites visitors to gain new insights, challenge preconceptions and engage with Jewish culture as a vibrant part of Saxon society.
The exhibition can be viewed from 4 to 16 November during the town hall’s opening hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 8 am to 6 pm and Fridays from 8 am to 4 pm. No booking is required.
The exhibition was organised by the Saxony Regional Association of Jewish Communities (K.d.ö.R.). It is supported by the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony and co-funded by tax revenue in accordance with the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament.
The photographers:
Stephan Dietze from Leipzig has close ties to the Ariowitsch-Haus Cultural and Community Centre in Leipzig and has long been documenting the centre’s work through his photography, as well as that of the Jewish Religious Community of Leipzig. He also produced the video about the Leipzig community featured in this exhibition.
Norbert Millauer from Dresden works as a professional photographer for press agencies and the media. Originally from Chemnitz, he has been documenting the Jewish Community of Dresden through his photographs for many years.
Matthias Schumann from Radebeul has carried out photographic projects in Eastern Europe, for example in Ukraine. During his visits, he also traced Jewish heritage in the country. He also works as a press photographer in Central Germany.