AEPJ
European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
About
Founded in 2004, AEPJ is a non-profit network based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg working on heritage, arts & culture, education +1 more.
The AEPJ is a European NGO founded in 2004 and a network of European institutions, including public bodies, private foundations, federations of Jewish communities and NGOs. It acts as a platform for developing cultural and educational initiatives at European Jewish sites, and promotes intercultural dialogue, knowledge of European history and cultural diversity. It coordinates the European Days of Jewish Culture and the European Routes of Jewish Heritage, and offers training, resources and support to organisations and individuals who organise activities sharing Jewish culture with society. Its work is based on human rights, cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, and it operates across Europe.
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Causes & programmes
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How they work
Programmes
European Days of Jewish Culture
Arts & Culture
An annual, decentralised European festival, held from the first Sunday in September around a central theme, with conferences, concerts, performances and guided tours. The AEPJ coordinates it at European level.
European Routes of Jewish Heritage
Heritage
A network of routes linking places and people through shared Jewish history and heritage, offering educational and leisure activities and supporting responsible tourism and sustainable development.
Credentials & affiliations
Certifications
Cultural Route certification of the Council of Europe
Partnerships
Bnai Brith Europe, Grodzka Gate NN Theatre Centre, Burgenländische Forschungsgesellschaft, Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic, University of Haifa, Mozaika, CoopCulture, Haggadah Association
