Chernovtsy (Ukrainian Chernivtsy, German Czernowitz) is a regional center in Western Ukraine, along with Lviv is considered to be cultural center of Western Ukraine. The city has a rich history, architecture and cultural background (in different periods it was part of Turkish Empire, Austrian-Hungarian Empire and Romania, the city is called ‘little Vienna” or “European Alexandria” because of its rich cultural and historic backgrounds), and very multi-national community. One of the biggest ethnic groups is Jewish, and before 2nd World War the Jewish minority was playing an important part in the life of the city. One of the traces left by Jews is a large cemetery from 19th – first half of 20th century (6. Details...

From 19th - 27th July SCI-Germany will organize a Summer School on the subject "Anti-Semitism, Racism & Xenophobia in Germany & Russia - past & present" To view the daily program click here. Details...