I have been in Kryoneri for 7 months now and the summer is approaching, so the hard winter and springtime are coming to an end. We have already witnessed the Greek autumn, which was filled with a lot of warm sunny days and work in the fields. In the first weeks after our arrival, there were several
I’ve been here for seven months now, experiencing a lot of new and exciting things. I also learned much from my work here with FILOXENIA because the work is very diverse. In the last summer months of 2024 we worked a lot outside, because we supported a youth exchange that had its goals in
The Etz Hayyim is the small Synagogue in the heart of Chania where I, Finn Nagel, am currently volunteering. It is a quiet oasis in the middle of streets filled to the brim with tourists. But often also this little place gets a lot of tourists who seek to know more about Jewish life on Crete. One of
Kalavryta is one of the places being most affected by the German Occupation of Greece between 1941 and 1944. The tragedy of the village followed when in the morning of 13th December 1943 all inhabitants were ordered to gather in the Primary School. Having been separated from women and children, the
Leo Mann and Cara von Pronay are both active volunteers in the mountain village of Kryoneri Korinthias. They are engaged in a number of projects, performing a range of duties for the Filoxenia organisation. Their primary responsibility is the development and publication of content on the websites of
Tara Koch is an active volunteer in Lechovo, contributing to various aspects of the village’s cultural and community life. She supports the cultural association Profitis Ilias by helping organize local events for its members and the inhabitants, which are essential for preserving Lechovo's heritage
Maja Sellmer, 22 years old, from Berlin (Germany), has been working as a volunteer at the Orthodox Academy of Crete (OAC) since September 2023. The OAC is an institution affiliated with the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinon under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Ever since it was
The youth exchange took place in Kryoneri from 19/05 to 01/06/24. Its objective was the restoration of the village's old mill. The German apprentices, who specialise in plastering and bricklaying, worked on the old mill for approximately two weeks and made significant progress. With the assistance
Jule Pehnt is since March 2024 a dedicated volunteer at the Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens, where she contributes to several areas of the museum's operations. The Jewish Museum of Greece was founded in 1977, to collect, preserve, research and exhibit the material evidence of more than 2,300 years
Ole Rohra and Raban Petri are dedicated volunteers in Ioannina, contributing significantly to the local Jewish community and the Lingiades Martyr village. Their work includes translation of activities into German and English, making important community information accessible to a broader audience
Over the course of the camp, 25 participants from various EU countries came together to uncover and maintain commemorative footpaths around Kryoneri, ensuring that access to significant historical sites remains open. This hands-on work fostered collaboration and a deeper appreciation for local
Between 13-18 February 2024 and 11-16 March 2024, the Filoxenia and Sprühlinge associations organised a special project to create an audio guide that brings to life the history of the village of Kryoneri/Matsani, concerning the rescue of the Jewish family Kamhi during World War II. The aim of the
I have been in Kryoneri for 7 months now and the summer is approaching, so the hard winter and springtime are coming to an end. We have already witnessed the Greek autumn, which was filled with a lot of warm sunny days and work in the fields. In the first weeks after our arrival, there were several
I’ve been here for seven months now, experiencing a lot of new and exciting things. I also learned much from my work here with FILOXENIA because the work is very diverse. In the last summer months of 2024 we worked a lot outside, because we supported a youth exchange that had its goals in
The Etz Hayyim is the small Synagogue in the heart of Chania where I, Finn Nagel, am currently volunteering. It is a quiet oasis in the middle of streets filled to the brim with tourists. But often also this little place gets a lot of tourists who seek to know more about Jewish life on Crete. One of
Kalavryta is one of the places being most affected by the German Occupation of Greece between 1941 and 1944. The tragedy of the village followed when in the morning of 13th December 1943 all inhabitants were ordered to gather in the Primary School. Having been separated from women and children, the
Leo Mann and Cara von Pronay are both active volunteers in the mountain village of Kryoneri Korinthias. They are engaged in a number of projects, performing a range of duties for the Filoxenia organisation. Their primary responsibility is the development and publication of content on the websites of
Tara Koch is an active volunteer in Lechovo, contributing to various aspects of the village’s cultural and community life. She supports the cultural association Profitis Ilias by helping organize local events for its members and the inhabitants, which are essential for preserving Lechovo's heritage
Maja Sellmer, 22 years old, from Berlin (Germany), has been working as a volunteer at the Orthodox Academy of Crete (OAC) since September 2023. The OAC is an institution affiliated with the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinon under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Ever since it was
The youth exchange took place in Kryoneri from 19/05 to 01/06/24. Its objective was the restoration of the village's old mill. The German apprentices, who specialise in plastering and bricklaying, worked on the old mill for approximately two weeks and made significant progress. With the assistance
Jule Pehnt is since March 2024 a dedicated volunteer at the Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens, where she contributes to several areas of the museum's operations. The Jewish Museum of Greece was founded in 1977, to collect, preserve, research and exhibit the material evidence of more than 2,300 years
Ole Rohra and Raban Petri are dedicated volunteers in Ioannina, contributing significantly to the local Jewish community and the Lingiades Martyr village. Their work includes translation of activities into German and English, making important community information accessible to a broader audience
Over the course of the camp, 25 participants from various EU countries came together to uncover and maintain commemorative footpaths around Kryoneri, ensuring that access to significant historical sites remains open. This hands-on work fostered collaboration and a deeper appreciation for local
Between 13-18 February 2024 and 11-16 March 2024, the Filoxenia and Sprühlinge associations organised a special project to create an audio guide that brings to life the history of the village of Kryoneri/Matsani, concerning the rescue of the Jewish family Kamhi during World War II. The aim of the