Puppets and peace: One woman's mission to make Jewish culture joyful for all

Shlomit Tripp, a Berlin‑based puppeteer and former tour guide at the Jewish Museum, is on a mission to reconnect young people with Jewish culture—beyond Holocaust narratives. Noticing a gap in how Judaism was presented—often as grim or dry—Tripp decided to create a more joyful, "cool" entry point.

Drawing on her family’s felt‑crafting legacy and inspired by puppetry icons like Jim Henson and Fred Rogers, she brings vibrant characters and engaging stories into museums and schools. Through her work, children learn about Jewish holidays, traditions, and values in a playful and immersive way.

Tripp stresses, “It’s really important that these kids understand that being Jewish is also fun … not only the Shoah or this dry religion sitting in a synagogue and being bored.” Her colorful puppets and lively performances captivate audiences of all backgrounds—helping shift perceptions and making Jewish identity feel alive, accessible, and inclusive.

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