# European Day of Jewish Culture celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-day-of-jewish-culture-celebrations > Updated: 2026-09-05T07:31:43.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 6. The 27th European Day of Jewish Culture, held on September 6, 2026, centers on the theme of ‘Love’ (Ahavà). Coordinated in Italy by the Unione delle Comunità Ebraiche Italiane (UCEI) and the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage, the event features programming across more than one hundred locations. In Bologna, ceremonies included a tribute to the late singer Francesco Guccini. Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi attended the Bologna events, where he addressed the rise of “new forms of hatred in public discourse” and emphasized the necessity of protecting Jewish communities and places of worship. Regional activities include: • Rome: Events at the Giardini del Tempio and the ancient Jewish quarter explore the spiritual and ethical dimensions of love, with contributions from figures such as Chief Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni. • Milan: Discussions at the Central Synagogue examine the relationship between justice and mercy in the Torah, alongside the historical relationship between Judaism and Christianity. • Genoa: The Genoa Synagogue hosts programs on love as a spiritual commandment and an exhibition of Ketubbot (marriage contracts) dating from the 1600s. • Lecce: The Jewish Museum features Joel Itman’s ‘Rituals of Love’ exhibition. • Piedmont: Festivities include conferences on Jewish love poetry and exhibits of ritual art. • Siena: The Vicolo delle Scotte complex hosts the ‘Shir HaShirim’ exhibition. • Nicotera: A cultural itinerary through the historic Giudecca concludes at a memorial for children who were victims of the Shoah. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Italy celebrates European Day of Jewish Culture Italy is celebrating the 27th European Day of Jewish Culture with the theme of “Love,” featuring exhibitions, commemorative walks, and discussions on heritage and combating antisemitism. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-day-of-jewish-culture-celebrated-in-italian-cities ### 2026-09-03: European Jewish Culture Day to be celebrated in Lithuania The 22nd European Jewish Culture Day, themed ‘Love’, will be celebrated on September 6 with various cultural, educational, and musical events across Lithuania, including activities in Kurkliai and Vilnius. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-jewish-culture-day-to-be-celebrated-in-lithuania ### 2026-09-02: European Jewish Culture Day to feature events in Siena and Carmagnola The 27th European Jewish Culture Day will be held on September 6-7, 2026, featuring themed events and free synagogue tours in Italian cities like Siena and Carmagnola. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-jewish-culture-day-to-feature-events-in-siena-and-carmagnola ### 2026-08-31: European Day of Jewish Culture 2026 to focus on theme of love The 2026 European Day of Jewish Culture will focus on the theme of “Love,” featuring exhibitions, literary readings, and community events in cities including Genoa and Munich. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-day-of-jewish-culture-2026-to-focus-on-theme-of-love ### 2026-08-26: European Day of Jewish Culture 2026 to feature events in Germany and Italy The 2026 European Day of Jewish Culture, themed ‘Love’, will feature various religious, historical, and culinary events across Munich, Germany, and the Piedmont region of Italy. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-day-of-jewish-culture-2026-to-feature-events-in-germany-and-italy ### 2026-08-21: European Day of Jewish Culture to celebrate theme of Love in Italy The 27th European Day of Jewish Culture will be held on September 6, themed ‘Love’, featuring events in over 100 Italian locations, with Bologna serving as the lead city. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-day-of-jewish-culture-to-celebrate-theme-of-love-in-italy --- Cite as: European Day of Jewish Culture celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-day-of-jewish-culture-celebrations