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Our mission is to spark connections. To start conversations with people and their diverse stories, share perspectives, and build a real community.
Together, we stand for an open, respectful Europe united in solidarity. You can be a part of it - with your passion, your creativity, and your desire to make the world a little better.
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FAQ
MENTSH UNITED is a European cultural project that raises awareness of Jewish life through music, film and other cultural formats. Through creative projects, we create spaces for dialogue and empathy for a new understanding of Jewish life in Europe.
60sec.mentsh is a 60-second documentary series about Jewish people in Europe. Each episode shows a life, a story, an encounter – short, intense and personal.
The ensemble is the musical heart of the project: 12 international musicians who combine Jewish, European and global sounds. Under the direction of SHANTEL, the ensemble performs rousing concerts throughout Europe.
Our mission is to make Jewish life in Europe visible and to combat rising anti-Semitism in creative ways. We stand confidently for a pluralistic and modern Europe. We build bridges and break down prejudices with cultural projects.
MENTSH, pronounced [mɛnʃ], is the Yiddish term for an empathetic person who acts with dignity and integrity and takes responsibility for their community. They navigate life's ups and downs with kindness, consideration, respect, and understanding for others. Simply put: genuinely likeable and human.
MENTSH UNITED is an initiative launched in Cologne in 2024 by the organization JEWLIF (Jewish Life in Europe). Our goal is to send a strong signal for a democratic and pluralistic Europe through cultural projects and positive energy. We are taking a firm stand against antisemitism and persistent prejudice. MENTSH UNITED is funded by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), based on a decision by the German Parliament (Bundestag). Since 2025, we have a partnership with the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance for an exchange program between its students and the MENTSH UNITED ensemble.
Additional film series, music productions, workshops, educational programmes, and international events. MENTSH UNITED is constantly growing and bringing people together across national borders. If you have any ideas, please feel free to send us an email.
Yes, we operate throughout Europe and already have partners in various countries such as Spain, France, Italy and Israel.