Hidden Stories: Stéphane Mandelbaum
For the third episode of our Hidden Stories series, discover Composition à la figure rouge, a recent acquisition by the Jewish Museum of Belgium.
Created by Stéphane Mandelbaum (1961–1986), this double-sided work combines gouache, ballpoint pen, and felt-tip marker. It explores powerful themes such as identity, sexuality, violence, and memory.
Watch our video to learn more about this striking piece.
Jewish Women Voices – Episode 3: Marianne Berenhaut 💜
Today, on International Women’s Day, we reflect on the life and work of Marianne Berenhaut, an artist whose creations became closely associated with the feminist movement—though she never sought to be labeled an activist. For her, it was the sculptures themselves that carried the message.
🎧 Discover her story in the latest episode of Jewish Women Voices.
We are delighted to announce the publication of our 2024 Activity Report! This year was marked by exceptional achievements and challenges to be addressed. We would like to share with you the highlights and accomplishments that shaped our journey over the past year.
To view our 2024 Activity Report, click on the link below:
Download the 2024 Activity Report
We are delighted to present the second episode of our Hidden Stories series, a unique format in our digital museum.
In this new episode, we shed light on a rare photographic archive: Jewish holiday camps after the Second World War. These holiday camps, organised under the impetus of the AIVG (Assistance to Jewish Victims of War), by associations such as Solidarité Juive and the CCSJ (Centre Culturel et Sportif Juif), offered surviving children a space for reconstruction, transmission and resilience. Far from being mere leisure camps, they were places of cultural rebirth, where young people could rediscover an identity that the war had tried to erase.
Hidden Stories invites you to explore objects and archives that go beyond mere testimonies of the past, revealing powerful narratives that shape identity and collective memory.
🎥 Watch our video to discover these exceptional archive images.
We are excited to present the first episode of our new series, “Hidden Stories“, a unique format of our digital museum. Through this series, we offer you a glimpse into the objects in our collections, each carrying untold and precious stories of Jewish cultures.
In this first episode, we focus on a recently acquired piece that carries a little-known story. Introducing the “Garden of Eden” Prayer Set, which joined our collection in 2023. This set, including a tallit, matching bag, and kippah, was created in Jerusalem by Yair Emanuel in 2023.
Watch the video to discover the story behind this remarkable set. Curious about other objects or stories? Feel free to ask questions in the comments!
Our Jewish Museum In/Out digital is here! We’re opening the doors to our digital museum, where you can explore a rich blend of archives, collections, and educational programs. It’s all about making our stories and mission more accessible to all.
We’ll be sharing three unique formats: Jewish Women Voices, Hidden Stories, ABCs of Judaism.
Jewish Women Voices: Dive into the lives of extraordinary Jewish women who left a lasting mark on Belgian history and society.
Check out ABCs of Judaism, a fresh way to explore the depth of Jewish culture through engaging content from our educational team.
Get ready for Hidden Stories —a deep dive into the lesser-known narratives behind our artworks, waiting to be discovered and shared.
This is just the start—more stories and insights await. Stay tuned!
