17th Cantors Convention
Berlin, Germany 5th -9th November 2025
Our 17th Cantors Convention will be held at the Jewish Community Centre in beautiful Charlottenburg, Berlin, hosted by the Jewish Community of Berlin and memorialising the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Germany.
Our successful, tried and tested convention format will as previous feature top Chazanim, choirs and teachers in a varied programme of masterclasses, lectures, singing, choral workshops and of course a great Shabbat atmosphere,
There will be a Gala Concert on Motzei Shabbat, November 8th and a we will participate in the national Kristallnacht commemoration ceremony on Sunday November 9th.
We will also be marking 80 years since the ending of the Holocaust and the start of a new beginning for Am Yisrael. And we shall be tributing Cantor Beny Maissner ז"ל who passed away this year.
Reaching The Location and Accommodation
As usual, hotel accommodation and travel to and from Berlin is not included in the registration packet.
The following three hotels are within 15 minutes walking distance of the Jewish Community of Berlin and are where some delegates will be staying. Other hotels are also available in the area.
H10 Berlin 4* (🚶♂️Community Centre, 10 min; Orthodox Syn, 6 min; Liberal Syn, 25 mins). The discount booking link, if active, for this is here.
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City West 3* (🚶♂️Community Centre, 5 min; Orthodox Syn, 7 min ; Liberal Syn, 15 mins). When booking use the code (if requested) ECA November 2025. The link it gives at the front page is an average price of €124 per night – this includes the city tax. As soon as you get into booking details, however, it gives the prices negotiated: €115 € and €130. Please note prices are subject to change and this discount may not work.
Pension Peters 2* (🚶♂️Community Centre, 8 min; Orthodox Syn, 12 min ; Liberal Syn, 12 mins).
Pension Peters does not have a website link for discounts. Either write an mail to penspeters@gmx.net or give them a call on +49 (0)30-3122278. This hotel is now full.
The area is easily reached by public transport from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The Flughafen BER train to Berlin Zoologischer Garten takes about 41 minutes and there is then a short walk to hotels and the Convention venue. The S9 S-Bahn, also direct from BER Airport to Zoologischer Garten takes about 50 minutes. Both trains cost the same (€4.40); the airport train is faster but less frequent. A taxi ride takes about 29 minutes and costs between €65-€80.
The Programme
The approach to the programme is similar to that of our previous tried and and tested successful conventions.
The programme is here.
Chazanim Attending
As usual, we have attracted many Chazanim from across Europe, Israel, the US and elsewhere, as teachers, participants and networkers, and spanning across the spectrum of hashkafah including Orthodox, Neolog, Conservative and Reform delegates.
Details of those leading sessions are on the programme
The Local Area :
Charlottenburg
This year's Convention will be held in beautiful Charlottenburg in the western part of Berlin. Convention itself will be held at the Berlin Jewish Community Centre, a short walk from local synagogues and hotels.
Charlottenburg is a vibrant district in Berlin, known for its rich history and cultural significance. It is home to the iconic Charlottenburg Palace, a stunning Baroque and Rococo-style building built in the late 17th century, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.
Charlottenburg is also a hub for art and shopping. The area boasts a mix of historic architecture and modern attractions, including museums, theatres, and upscale boutiques. Its central location, Jewish amenities and charming atmosphere make it a great destination favourite for the Convention.
The area is also excellently served by hotels, synagogues and public transport.