Nisht Keyn Festival
נישט קיין פֿעסטיוואַל
Every December, in the darkest time of the year, as the Jewish Festival of Lights — Hanukkah — brings its glow and warmth, we at Shtetl Berlin join our partners across the city for a week filled with music, joy, lights, doughnuts, and all things deliciously fried. Together, we celebrate the miracle of community and tradition.
How many candles will you light with us this year?
December 13, 19:00
Zingeray - a yiddish sing-along
Zeitzone,
Adalbertstraße 79, 10997
Zingeray – A Yiddish Sing-Along Join us for our beloved Zingeray, led as always by Sasha Lurje and featuring our special Shtetl Berlin songbook! This pre-Hanukkah edition will dive into songs of light, warmth, and celebration—perfect for the darkest time of year. The songbook is available for download
December 14, 15:00
HANUKKAH WITH GLÜCKEL AND SHTETL BERLIN!
Jewish Museum Berlin,
Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969
To celebrate the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle, the international musicians of Shtetl Berlin will turn the glass courtyard into a vibrant dance floor—filling it with irresistible rhythms, joyful steps, and music that gets everyone moving! Alongside lively tunes, they’ll bring holiday songs that brighten the season and invite everyone to sing and dance together.
December 14, 18:00
Candle Lighting at Fraenkelufer Synagogue
Fraenkelufer Synagogue,
Fraenkelufer 10, 10999
Join the Shtetl Berlin and Fraenkeufer Synagogue community for a Chanukkah service filled with uplifting music and songs. Enjoy delicious delights as we celebrate this special occasion together. Come and be a part of our festive gathering!
December 15, 18:30
Rathaus Neukölln Channukah
Rathaus Neukölln,
Karl-Marx-Straße 83, 12043
In cooperation with the Neukölln District Office, the Fraenkelufer Synagogue, and Hillel Germany, we are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate for the fourth year in a row and bring light to Neukölln! After a short candle-lighting ceremony, we will hear greetings from Mayor Martin Hikel, Nina Peretz, chairwoman of the Friends of the Fraenkelufer Synagogue association, and Hillel Rabbi Jeremy Borovitz. This will be followed by festive music from Shtetl Berlin and, of course, kosher doughnuts!
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December 17, 19:00
Neukölln Klezmer Session #123
Zeitzone, Adalbertstraße 79, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Join us for the cornerstone of Shtetl Berlin! Come and jam some Klezmer tunes with us at Oblomov. Our evening kicks off with a tune learning session at 18:30, followed by a lively for everyone at 19:00. After all, how can we celebrate a jam session?
December 18,
Chanukah Bash!
PANDA PLATFORMA,
Knaackstraße 97, 10435
Join us for a lively winter evening of Berlin klezmer with the unmistakable sounds of Khupe and Lebedik, bringing together soulful melodies, driving dance tunes, and the warm communal spirit that makes this music come alive. As a special highlight, we’ll end the night with a joyful Yiddish Chanukah sing-along — a chance to dive into holiday songs, glow in the candlelight mood, and lift our voices together in true festive spirit. Come for the music, stay for the warmth, and celebrate the season with good company, good tunes, and plenty of cheer!
