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Jewish Open Space — Rosh Hashanah Festival

An open Jewish cultural festival in the centre of Bern. Admission is free.

Colorful Jewish Open Space festival poster with three dancers in red dresses on a Bern square
11 Sept 2026
18:00 – 20:00
Bundesplatz, 3011 Bern
Ukrainian and German
FreeFor everyone

Yom Teruah is a day of new beginnings: a festival with biblical roots that welcomes the new year with hope for good change, joy, and miracles. We invite you to celebrate together, meet new people, and start the year as a community.

Who it is for

  • families with children
  • young people
  • Ukrainian- and German-speaking guests
  • anyone interested in Jewish culture
  • anyone who wants to meet new people in Bern

Location and parking

Day schedule

  1. 18:00–20:00

    Festival programme

    • Live Jewish music
    • Circle dances
    • Choreographed dance performances
    • Activities for children and young people

Especially this year

Here traditions come alive in the rhythm of the present, and a culture thousands of years old becomes part of an unforgettable weekend where a new story begins. There is space for new acquaintances and encounters, a festive atmosphere, and surprises. Schana Towa uMetuka!