Long Night of Museums: Hamsa - Celebrating with Heart and Hand in Erfurt
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An Evening Between Protection Symbol, Remembrance and New Beginning
For the Long Night of Museums 2026, the Old Synagogue Erfurt opens its doors for a special art experience centered around the exhibition Hamsa, Hamsa, Hamsa. The focus is on participatory offerings related to protection, courage, and new beginnings – a program that connects historical depth with immediate aesthetic experience.
The Hamsa as a Sign of Hope and Protection
The Hamsa, also known as the hand symbol, is one of the most impressive motifs in Jewish and intercultural imagery. In the exhibition atmosphere of the Old Synagogue, this symbol unfolds a special effect: it connects spirituality, memory culture, and contemporary interpretation into a silent yet very lively dialogue.
Participate, Discover, Understand
The event emphasizes cultural education in the best sense. Visitors encounter not only an object or a topic but a space for participation. Such educational formats open new pathways to Jewish history, symbolic language, and questions of protection and new beginnings in the present.
A Place of Extraordinary Historical Density
The Old Synagogue is one of the most significant testimonies to Jewish life in medieval Erfurt. The permanent exhibition tells of the city’s first Jewish community, its architectural history, treasure finds, Hebrew manuscripts, and the complex coexistence of Jews and Christians in the Middle Ages. Thus, the museum visit becomes much more than a tour: it turns into an exploration of historical spaces and meanings.
The Long Night of Museums as a Cultural Event
On May 29, 2026, Erfurt museums and galleries open their doors under the motto Colorful as the Night. For the Old Synagogue, the evening starts at 6 PM, making the visit a special moment between evening ambiance, discovery, and focused perception. Especially at this hour, the venue gains a calm, almost contemplative presence.
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Anyone interested in Jewish history, symbolically strong art, and inspiring educational formats will experience an extraordinary evening in the Old Synagogue. Hamsa - Celebrating with Heart and Hand combines knowledge, atmosphere, and cultural depth into an exhibition experience that one should experience live.
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