nahdran—upclose—изблизи—מקרוב is a new event series by and for young Jewish people in Leipzig. We want to create accessible spaces where our current life realities and voices take center stage. Our aim is to shift the focus away from outside perspectives and toward the many facets of Jewishness. This includes different biographies and backgrounds, queer perspectives, ruptures and contradictions—beyond fixed images, stereotypes, or expectations.

At the heart of the series is community building. Many young Jewish people rarely encounter each other in everyday life—at least not naturally or without obstacles. The events are opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships. We want to foster an atmosphere that can become a braver space: a space where encounters are open, respectful, and authentic.

At the same time, we understand the project as an empowerment space that makes self-determined forms of expression, personal topics, and perspectives visible.

nahdran—upclose—изблизи—מקרוב stands for connection, shared discovery, and staying open-hearted with one another.


Here is our program as PDF.


Our events:

• A Dinner from a Jew to you
  
  08.05.2026, 18 - 22Uhr
  Schtrxxk
  5 - 15 EUR

• Story telling. Writing workshop with radio*
  
  21.06.2026, 11 - 16Uhr 
  Radio Blau, Paul-Gruner-Straße 62 04107 Leipzig
  for free
  
  
• Jewish Empowerment Workshop*
  
  22.06.2026, 17 - 20Uhr
  Venue on demand
  for free
  
  
• upCLOSING party feat. Drag Superstar Judy LaDivina
  
  17.10.2026, 19 - 2Uhr
  Venue on demand
  5 - 15 EUR
  

*Within our event series, the empowerment workshop and the radio-writing workshop are reserved exclusively for Jewish participants. The dinner and the party, however, warmly welcome friends and allies as well.

Please register in advance for the events by email anmeldung-prs[at]heizhaus-leipzig.de.

   Illustration: Michael Barzellai