Jewish Academy to Open in 2026 in Frankfurt - Germany’s First Jewish Academy to Open in Frankfurt by 2026 as a Landmark for Education
Germany’s first supraregional Jewish educational institution outside a university, the academy, will open in Frankfurt by 2026. The academy, currently under construction, marks a significant development for Jewish education in the country since the Shoah. Josef Schuster, head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, has called the project unique in Europe for its wide-reaching impact.
The new Jüdische Akademie is being built at the Senckenberganlage site in Frankfurt. Funding for the €38 million project comes from federal, state, and local governments, along with the Central Council of Jews. The city was selected for its established Jewish infrastructure, its political ties to the Jewish community, and the presence of the Central Council’s education department.
The academy will focus on interfaith dialogue, particularly between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities. It will also partner with Goethe University to expand its academic reach. Through seminars, public events, and scholarly discussions, the institution aims to ‘embrace differences and strengthen common ground.’ Open to a broad audience, the academy will provide Jewish perspectives on education and culture. Its mission includes enriching Germany’s wider educational landscape while serving both Jewish and non-Jewish participants.
Scheduled to open in September 2026, the academy represents a major step in Jewish education and interfaith cooperation. The project reflects ongoing efforts to rebuild and expand Jewish cultural institutions in Germany. Its programmes will address historical gaps while fostering dialogue across communities.
