Encounter Trip to the Jewish Communities Bamberg: Community and Faith from Ansbach

Encounter Trip to Bamberg: Experience, Understand, Encounter Jewish Life

In a calm demeanor and with an open heart, this day trip leads to two Jewish communities in Bamberg. Participants will experience a vibrant faith experience, feel spiritual community, and deepen their religious experience through direct dialogue with hosts.

Program and Significance: Learning in the Spirit of the Week of Christian-Jewish Cooperation

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Protestant Educational Work in the Deanery of Ansbach invites you to a study trip. The trip is characterized by respect, theology, and lived spirituality. It combines interreligious dialogue, liturgical explanation, and communal impressions into a day full of reflection and insight.

Morning: Visit to the Liberal Jewish Community Mischkan ha-Tfila

In the morning, the Liberal Jewish Community of Franconia, Mischkan ha-Tfila, welcomes the group. Under the rabbinical leadership of Rabbi Dr. Antje Yael Deusel, the community practices a liberal liturgy in the tradition of progressive Judaism. Participants gain insights into prayer, worship service proceedings, and Jewish holiday culture – an intensive look into Jewish theology and community life.

Afternoon: Getting to Know the Israelite Cultural Community Bamberg – Or Chajim

After a joint lunch, the group visits the Israelite Cultural Community Bamberg, Or Chajim. The egalitarian-shaped community opens its synagogue and community center and shows facets of Jewish education, culture, and pastoral care. The encounter deepens understanding, strengthens trust, and expands one's own understanding of faith and community.

Practical Information

• Departure: Ansbach Train Station, Bahnhofplatz 2, 91522 Ansbach
• Time: 09:00 to 18:00 (Day trip by bus)
• Leadership: Pastor Dr. Johannes Wachowski (EBW Ansbach)
• Participation Fee: 40 Euros (bus trip and ancillary costs)
• Registration: Protestant Educational Work in the Deanery of Ansbach
• Accessibility: Ansbach train station is accessible; elevators and guidance systems support mobility
• Clothing: Appropriate, respectful clothing for synagogue visits is recommended; observe any security and house rules of the communities.

Sensory Impressions: Silence, Prayer, Community

Between candlelight, prayer rooms, and Hebrew sounds, an atmosphere of tranquility and reflection emerges. In conversations, a sense of community grows, and understanding matures through learning. Thus, interreligious dialogue becomes a shared religious experience that touches both heart and mind.

Official Channels

• EBW Ansbach on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092456760148
• IKG Bamberg – Jewish Study House Information: https://orchajim.de/juedisches-lehrhaus-bamberg-heinrich-c-olmer/
• Liberal Jewish Community Bamberg: https://liberale-juedische-gemeinde-bamberg.de/

Conclusion

The day trip offers authentic insights into Jewish faith life, liturgy, and history. Those who participate experience respectful encounters, theological deepening, and strong community. Secure your place now and experience this special opportunity live.

Sources:

• Protestant Educational Work in the Deanery of Ansbach – Official Website
• Liberal Jewish Community Franconia – The Mischkan
• Israelite Cultural Community Bamberg – Or Chajim – About Us
• Tourism Ansbach – Encounter Trip to the Jewish Communities Bamberg
• Deutsche Bahn – Ansbach Train Station (Address, Services)