Each year, the Days of Jewish Culture are dedicated to a different theme. It is expressed through theatrical performances, readings, discussions, exhibitions, church services, and concerts featuring outstanding performers from around the world.

The festival was launched in 1987 as part of the celebrations of the 750th anniversary of the founding of Berlin. Since then the festival became a part of the cultural scene in re-unified Berlin and a cultural must for the Jewish community, Berlin residents and their guests.

In the past the Days of Jewish Culture have been dedicated to various cities, such as Vienna, Odessa, New York, Paris and Tel Aviv.