10th International Conference “Jews in a Changing World”

The conference is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Latvia and the contribution of Jews to Latvia's founding and development. The Jewish community historically has been an important part of the Latvian cultural and political landscape. The activities of the Jewish communities have been closely connected with the development of Latvia and the formation of its cultural and social identity. During the conference, a wide range of issues related to the contribution of Jews to the political, economic, social and cultural life of Latvia will be discussed. Conference venue: Riga Jewish Community Center, Skolas 6. The organizers are Council of Jewish Communities of Latvia, Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Latvia and museum “Jews in Latvia”. The official opening of the conference will be held on 26 April at 17:00. The conference program is available here.
Simultaneous translation in English is provided during all days of the conference. For further information please contact Center for Judaic Studies, 67034421, jsc@latnet.lv. Financial supporters of the Conference: 

• Ministry of Culture of Latvia
• State Culture Capital Foundation
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Latvia
• Arlene Beare (UK)  
• Henry Blumberg (Canada)
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
• Stiftung “Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft” (Germany)