Passover
On the occasion of Passover, a festival associated with freedom in Jewish tradition, the Jewish Museum of Belgium and the Jewish Social Service (SSJ) invite you to a multidisciplinary evening.
This event offers an exploration of the historical, symbolic, and contemporary meanings of Passover, through:
- A lecture on the challenges of transmission and freedom, linked to the stories and practices associated with this festival.
- A presentation of objects from the museum’s collections, illustrating the history and diversity of Passover traditions.
- A buffet inspired by the culinary symbols of Passover, for a sensory and cultural experience.
Detailed Program
7:00 PM: Welcome and opening of doors
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM: Lecture by Yonathan Kreisman (social sciences researcher) on the theme: « Passover, Freedom, and Post-Truth »
A reflection on the question of freedom through the lens of Jewish tradition and the Passover narrative.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM:
Opening of a symbolic buffet inspired by the Seder plate
Presentation of objects from the collections of the Jewish Museum of Belgium related to Passover, guided by two cultural mediators
Practical Information
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Jewish Social Service (SSJ) – 68 Avenue Ducpétiaux, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Speaker: Yonathan Kreisman (social sciences researcher)
Prices: 10€ (full price) / 5€ (students)
An invitation to discover Passover differently, between heritage and reflection.
Note: This is not a traditional Seder, but an immersive evening around the themes of Passover, accessible to a wide and diverse audience.
