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Jerusalem Short Film Festival
2026-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Al-mamal, Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem
Following the remarkable success of this year’s Jerusalem Short Film Festival, we invite you to step back into its world for a special extension screening at the Institut Français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand.
May 12, 2026
7:00 PM
Venue: Institut Français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand
An evening of powerful storytelling awaits; featuring a carefully curated selection of outstanding short films by local, Arab, and international filmmakers. Each film offers a unique voice, together forming a vibrant panorama of contemporary cinema.
Relive the spirit of the festival, discover new perspectives, and immerse yourself once again in the artistic depth and diversity that defined this year’s edition.
Registeration link is in the bio
https://jerusalemshortfilms.org/home-2/
We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable cinematic night.

Vietnam Trip
2026-05-27 - 2026-06-05 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
May 27 - June 5
A trip combining:

Hiking and challenging adventures
Authentic villages, local experiences, and rice paddies
Rivers, caves, and boats amidst breathtaking scenery
A legendary peak we'll reach together
A luxurious island cruise
Relaxation by the sea and time for rejuvenation

French courses
2026-06-08 17:00 - 2026-07-31 19:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Registrations are open for our New French courses
Beginner A1.1 level – Online class
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 PM to 7 PM

Community Evening with Dr. Franziska Kleybolte
2026-06-09 20:00 - 21:30 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
From Synagogues to Churches: The Catalan Society of the Middle Ages as Reflected in Sacred Architecture
Community Evening with Dr. Franziska Kleybolte

With Dr. Franziska Kleybolte,
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Architecture in urban spaces is the subject of intense debate. The destruction and conversion of synagogues into churches can be understood as a medieval manifestation of this phenomenon. Between the 11th and 16th centuries, approximately half of all known synagogues on the Iberian Peninsula were confiscated and converted into churches or Christian places of worship. The conversion of synagogues reflects conflict, interaction, and exchange between Jews and Christians, as well as between Judaism and Christianity.

Selected Films
2026-06-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Join us for an evening of cinema featuring three powerful short films exploring memory, exile, identity, and human connections through perspectives from France, Lebanon, and Palestine.
Un obus partout, France / Lebanon
Les Chenilles, France / Lebanon
An Orange from Jaffa, France / Palestine
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 8:00 PM at the French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand.

Reading the Place
2026-06-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
We are pleased to invite you to participate in an art workshop titled "Reading the Place" with artist Haya Kawar. Held in partnership with the Yabous Cultural Centre, the workshop combines observation with visual and practical work.

Sunrise service on the Mount of Olives
2026-06-13 04:30 - 10:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Sunrise service on the Mount of Olives
followed by breakfast, guided tour and organ concert

We invite you to experience the transition from darkness to light. To wait together for the new dawn and feel the power of the new day in the rising sun.
Meeting point: 4:45 a.m. in front of the entrance to the Church of the Ascension on the Auguste Victoria grounds.
After a short reflection, we will consciously experience the dawn, the changing view of the landscape before us, and the new energy that unfolds with the arrival of the sun. After sunrise, we will celebrate a short morning prayer. You are warmly invited to this shared experience. Registration is not necessary; we simply ask for your punctuality so that we can begin together.
Afterwards, there will be a breakfast buffet in Cafe Auguste, which is open from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Anyone who can’t make it very early in the morning is welcome to come for breakfast later on.
8:00 a.m. Entrance from the Church of the Ascension.
Guided tour through the Auguste Victoria Hospital with Sieglinde Weinbrenner,
Representative of the Lutheran World Federation in Jerusalem, in English .
Meeting point: Entrance of the church.

Organ matinee at the Church of the Redeemer
2026-06-13 12:00 - 12:30 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Every Saturday after the midday bells: 30 minutes of organ music,
varied programs from Bach to…
Every Saturday from 12:00 to 12:30, the Church of the Redeemer is filled with the sound of the magnificent Karl Schuke organ (1971). Church Music Director Peter-Michael Seifried and guest organists invite you to musical reflection and quiet contemplation. After the performance, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the organ and view the console from the gallery.

Many Mornings – Writing Workshop
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Many Mornings – Writing Workshop with Marianne Thibault × Nafas Join us for an inspiring writing workshop and explore new ways of expressing your thoughts, memories, and imagination. Workshop languages: Arabic, English & FrenchAges : 16+ Saturday, 13 June 2026 5:00 PM French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand

Pray for peace, Jerusalem!
2026-06-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-27 19:30 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
We hold a service via Zoom. Since the start of the war after October 7, 2023, a congregation has gathered every Saturday evening to pray to God for peace. The instructions come from Jerusalem.
The ceasefire signed on October 13, 2025, is only a first step towards peace. Our prayer for peace remains.
In our weekly prayer for peace via Zoom, we focus on the biblical message of hope and bring our concerns and requests before God. The dates can be found on our website (evangelisch-in-jerusalem.org) or in the church calendar (jerusalem.church.tools) . The Zoom link is as follows:

https://is.gd/y6mWZz (direct) or
Meeting ID: 976 8331 9026
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Beiti: Jerusalem
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
Yabous Cultural Centre and Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre invites you to attend the pilot launch screening of the short films created as part of the “Beiti: Jerusalem” project on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Cinema Al Quds, Yabous Cultural Centre, 10 Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem.
These five short films were produced within the framework of “Beiti: Jerusalem,” a project implemented in Jerusalem through a partnership between Yabous Cultural Centre and Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre. The films emerged from a series of movement-based, intellectual, and conceptual workshops led by the theatre’s artistic team and hosted at the Centre.
Inspired by previous works and productions developed by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre and its artists, the project explores questions of home, belonging, and identity, seeking to examine personal and lived relationships with place. The theatre also envisions expanding the project to other Palestinian cities, carrying with it the notion of home as it exists within the memories and emotions of participants, not merely as a physical space, but as a human experience and a lived reality.
What does home in Jerusalem mean to us? What does it mean to the Participants? And how can we tell the story of “Beiti:Jerusalem”?
Join us for this special evening to watch the five short films, meet the participants and project team, and learn about their creative journeys in exploring this artistic medium and translating the concept of home, its presence or absence, through their personal experiences.
Participants:
Aden Azzam, Shahd Jabarin, Dima Alaa Eldin, Nadeem Kalouti, and Hiba Zuhaika.
The film screenings will be followed by an open discussion with the participants and the project team.
The project was supported by the British Council.

Church service on the 2nd Sunday after Trinity
2026-06-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Church service in the Church of the Redeemer, Old City of Jerusalem.
Sermon: Pastor Hasselmann.
Music: Director of Church Music Peter-Michael Seifried.

Women's stories on the Mount of Olives. A walk with Sara Yarden
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Women’s stories on the Mount of Olives.
A walk with Sara Yarden

Community meeting
2026-06-16 19:30 - 20:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Community meeting
for the members of the Protestant community

Start: 7:30 pm;
leisurely arrival from 7 pm

Taizé service in the Church of the Ascension, followed by discussions and dinner
2026-06-17 17:30 - 22:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
with Pastor Ines Fischer and Church Music Director Peter-Michael Seifried, among others.
A warm invitation to the Taizé service at the Church of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives.
In these challenging times, we will find peace, sing songs from the French community in Taizé together, experience silence, and enjoy moments of fellowship in stillness.
Afterwards, we invite you to join us for fellowship at Café Auguste Victoria.
Registration is not necessary – you are, of course, also welcome to join us for lunch from approximately 6:00 pm. A donation towards food and drinks is gratefully accepted.

Carpet tiles in Jerusalem
2026-06-18 16:00 - 2026-09-03 19:00 | Al-mamal, Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem
Course Objectives
• Learn photography fundamentals and techniques, while developing skills in observing, interpreting, and documenting Jerusalem’s architectural and heritage details through photography.
• Understand the concept of visual documentation and its importance in preserving heritage and collective memory.
• Explore the history of “carpet tiles” in Jerusalem and Palestine and their role in local architectural identity. • Learn about the history of the Al-Ma’mal Foundation building as the site of Palestine’s first carpet tile factory.
• Produce a photography project documenting examples of carpet tiles in Jerusalem from the participants’ perspectives.
• Raise awareness regarding the importance of preserving cultural heritage through the visual arts.

Organ and Choir Concert with Sababa Choir
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Organ and Choir Concert
Les Rois du monde
Sababa Choir
Anna Groysman – Artistic Director/Conductor
Mikhail Mostov – Baritone
Tatyana Levin – Soprano
Julia Shmelkina – Organ
Works by J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, L. Beethoven, L. Cohen, H. Arlen, M.
Leontovych, R.V. Cocciante and A.L. Webber

An expedition to Papua New Guinea
2026-06-19 - 2026-07-01 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
Let's agree that the travel you know is different from this kind of travel.

This trip will be the one that changes the meaning of travel for you for life.

If you feel this kind of travel is calling you, join me and just 10 other people for a very rare adventure in one of the most mysterious and amazing places on Earth.

We will experience a journey among legendary tribes, living rituals, misty mountains, active volcanoes, tropical jungles, and otherworldly islands.

What awaits you?

⟡ Encounters with authentic tribes and unforgettable cultural experiences
⟡ Adventures in the highlands and wilderness
⟡ Volcanoes, hidden villages, and enchanting tropical islands
⟡ Historical sites and rare experiences
⟡ A blend of adventure, discovery, and deep immersion

The trip includes:
✓ Private ground transportation within the program
✓ Cultural activities and experiences
✓ Entrance fees to sites and events
✓ Tour escort and organization
✓ Local guides and curated special experiences
✓ International flights
✓ Domestic flights
✓ Accommodation

Cooking class with Margaret Younan
2026-06-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Cooking class with Margaret Younan
at Café Auguste Victoria

Please register at pastorin@evajerusalem.org.
We are delighted to be cooking together again and warmly invite you
to prepare an Arabic dish with Margaret Younan. Please note: If you have any food intolerances or allergies, please let us know when you register so we can make the necessary arrangements.
We look forward to your participation and kindly ask all those who register to make a donation, which can be left directly at the table.

the Fête de la Musique featuring JAW, Miquèu Montanaro, and Alkalsaat
2026-06-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
sounds, smiles, and memories.

Join us for the Fête de la Musique featuring JAW, Miquèu Montanaro, and Alkalsaat, along with an Open Mic session.

Bring your instruments and join the Open Mic!

June 20
Doors open at 5:30 PM
ticket: 20 NIS
Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand

Tanzania Trip
2026-06-25 - 2026-07-04 | Leap to Peak, Wadi Al Joz, Jerusalem, Israel
Between safaris, golden sunsets, the sounds of wildlife, and starry skies,
we'll camp in the world's largest safari.

We'll have an experience that disconnects us from the noise and brings us closer to ourselves.

From the heart of Africa…
We'll laugh, explore, reflect, and live an adventure like no other.

Ready to hear the call of the wild?

Organ Concert with Yulia Shmelkina
2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Free admission, donations welcome

Organ concert
Julia Shmelkina – Organ
Works by D. Buxtehude and J.S. Bach

Little Vampire
2026-06-27 14:30 - 17:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Movie & Snack – Little Vampire

Join us for an afternoon of movies and snacks!

Saturday, June 27
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
40 NIS
French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand

Church service
2026-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Led by: Lay Preacher Andreas Stechbart
Music: Helena Lloyd
Afterwards, everyone talks, eats and drinks together.

Church service
2026-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Church service in the Church of the Redeemer, Old City of Jerusalem.
Sermon: Pastor Ines Fischer.
Music: Director of Church Music Peter-Michael Seifried.

Orchestral Concert
2026-06-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Evangelical Church of the Redeemer Jerusalem
Free admission, donations welcome

Baroque Chamber Music Concert
2026-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Al-mamal, Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem
For one evening only, Al Ma’mal Foundation welcomes three internationally acclaimed musicians for an intimate concert celebrating the beauty of the Baroque era.
The program features masterpieces by Georg Philipp Telemann and Johann Sebastian Bach, including Telemann’s Sonata in G Major, Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, and selections from the iconic Goldberg Variations in a rare arrangement for string trio.
The concert brings together an exceptional ensemble:
🎻 Lucia D’Anna Freij (Italy), acclaimed cellist, faculty member at the Magnificat Institute in Jerusalem, and an active international performer.
🎻 Peter Sulski (United Kingdom / United States), internationally renowned violinist and violist, former member of the London Symphony Orchestra, and a leading advocate for music education and cultural exchange throughout the Middle East.
🎻 Michael Dabroski (United States), acclaimed violinist and founder of the Adirondack Ensemble, Burlington Ensemble, Vermont Mozart Festival, and the La Ruta de Mozart Festival, whose work continues to promote chamber music across cultures.
Monday, June 29, 2026
6:00 PM
Al Ma’mal Foundation.
8 Al Jawalida Street, New Gate, Old City, East Jerusalem. Ticket fees: 40 NIS

Jerusalem summer camp
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-30 15:00 | Yabous Cultural Center., Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine
The Jerusalem Summer Camp is not just a fleeting summer activity, but a comprehensive experience aimed at developing a conscious and creative generation, one that cherishes its connection to its city and its identity, within an atmosphere that combines learning, recreation, and free expression. The camp runs from July 1st to July 30th, 2026, for children aged 5 to 14, both boys and girls, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, every day except Friday and Sunday. The camp includes a diverse range of artistic, cultural, and recreational activities and workshops, including visual arts, music, theater, traditional Palestinian dance (dabke), sports, and swimming, in addition to educational and cultural tours within Jerusalem’s neighborhoods and recreational trips outside the city, all supervised by a select group of artists and specialized educators.
Camp sessions and activities will be held at the Yabous Cultural Center and the National Conservatory of Music, as well as other institutions.
For inquiries, please call: 0543395937

July Summer Camp
2026-07-01 09:00 - 2026-07-09 15:00 | Institut français de Jérusalem – Chateaubriand, 23, Salah Ad din street, East Jerusalem, Israel, Po Box 19071, jerusalem, Israel
Sign up your kids for our July and August Summer Camps!
From July 1st to 9th (Monday to Friday) and from August 17th to 27th (Monday to Thursday) from 9 AM to 3 PM at the French Institute of Jerusalem – Chateaubriand
Painting, crafts, music and workshops in French for kids (4-10 years old)
Prior registration is required! To register, please contact us!
WhatsApp : +972 50-4705542
