Der Salmen

From 1862, there was a rapidly growing Jewish community in Offenburg, which was naturally integrated into the town. From 1875, it had its synagogue in the former "Zum Salmen" inn and met for services ...

Around 300 Jewish Offenburg residents were victims of Nazi persecution and violence between 1933 and 1945. We remember these people in the Salmen. The "Memorial Book in the Salmen" project has been ...

Together with PEN Berlin and the journalist Deniz Yücel, the Salmen invites you to an evening of discussion in which not only the invited panel guests will have their say, but above all the audience ...

This evening tour through the current special exhibition invites you to get to know the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Duties and to meet the artist Barbara Ihme. Ihme sees the colors ...

The gathering of 900 people on September 12, 1847 and their demands for more freedom and equality were a harbinger of what would become reality just a few months later: Revolution. But not only ...

Whether light bulbs, railroads or cameras: in the 19th century, technology found its way into various areas of people's lives. Everyday life, lifestyles and perceptions changed rapidly. Where ...

In the mid-19th century, politics was a man's business. Women's rights are therefore missing from the 13 demands of the people. Nevertheless, more women shaped democratic developments during the ...

We are delighted to announce that the Yiddish music trio Meydelech will be returning to the Salmen on March 5, 2026! While we were enchanted by their klezmer sounds at Hanukkah, we are looking forward ...

As a young, learned and independent woman, Amalie Struve belonged to a minority. Not many of her generation were as fortunate as she was to have such good starting conditions. But she was not ...