Event
Details
On September 30, 2024, we will speak ‘Tacheles’. Together with representatives from politics, science and culture, we want to emphasise the special relationship between Germany and Israel, reflect on the implications of the terrorist attack and discuss how we can effectively fight antisemitism in Germany. Our supporting programme with Israeli and German guests will focus on panels and debates. Among others, we are delighted to welcome Ron Prosor, Ambassador of Israel to the Federal Republic of Germany, Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and Dr. Felor Badenberg, Senator for Justice and Consumer Protection of the State of Berlin. The programme will be accompanied by Halina Hildebrand's new exhibition ‘Sei a Mensch – Israel und der 7. Oktober’. In addition, further aspects of the topic will be examined in workshops. Together with our partners, we will provide space for dialogue and discussion in a variety of workshops. AJC Berlin, the German-Israeli Society, ELNET, Tikvah Institute and the Alfred Landecker Foundation will be at our side to send a clear signal against antisemitism on September 30.
Program
10:30am – 11am
Opening Speech
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert
Chairman of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Former President of the German Bundestag
Location: Forum - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
11am – 12am
Opening Panel: ‘Tacheles: What we need to talk about’
Dr. Josef Schuster
President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany
Dr. Felor Badenberg
Senator for Justice and Consumer Protection of the State of Berlin
Host
Carsten Ovens
CEO ELNET for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Location: Forum - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Start Workshops
The first round of workshops starts at 12.15 pm. A total of five workshops will take place throughout the day. Details on the topics, times and rooms can be found under the ‘Workshops’ tab.
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Panel: ‘Tacheles: Antisemitism in culture and society’
Joe Chialo
Senator for Culture and Social Cohesion of the State of Berlin
Hanna Esther Veiler
President of the Jewish Student Union Germany (JSUD)
Johannes Ebert
Secretary General Goethe Institute
Deniz Yücel
Journalist and publicist
Host
Remko Leemhuis
Director American Jewish Committee Berlin (AJC)
Location: Forum - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
2:40pm – 3:20pm
Lecture ‘Sei a Mensch’ – Israel and October 7th
Halina Hildebrand
Photographer
Location: Forum - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
3:30pm – 5pm
Panel: ‘Tacheles: How 7 October changed Israel’
Volker Beck
Managing Director of the Tikvah Institute | President of the German-Israeli Society
Ricarda Louk
Mother of Shani Louk, who was abducted and murdered on October 7th, 2023
Dr. Melody Sucharewicz
Consultant for political communication and strategy
Host:
Antonia Yamin
Journalist and CEO Taglit Germany
Location: Forum - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
5:30pm – 6:45pm
Closing Panel: ‘Conversation with Ron Prosor’
Welcome Address
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert
Former President of the Bundestag
Chairman of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Video message
Reuven Rivlin
Former President of the State of Israel
Impulse
Ron Prosor
Ambassador of Israel to the Federal Republic of Germany
Moderated discussion
Ron Prosor
Ambassador of Israel to the Federal Republic of Germany
and
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert
Former President of the Bundestag
Chairman of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Host:
Anke Plättner
Journalist
Location: Forum - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
06:45pm
Get Together
Get Together
Location: Foyer - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Workshops
9am – 3pm
Graffiti-Workshop (fully booked)
Under the guidance of graffiti artist Mark Marquardt (‘Akte One’), pupils from the Moses Mendelssohn Jewish High School will spray a word cloud on the subject of antisemitism on a 2m x 3m canvas, which will be presented in the academy at the end of the workshop.
Location: Outdoors / Garden - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
12:15pm – 1:15pm
‘Anti-Semitic myths and their history’
‘Antisemitic myths and their history’ with Prof Dr Thomas Brechenmacher (Professor of Modern History at the University of Potsdam) and Deidre Berger (Tikvah Institute)
- Explanation of the various myths and prejudices that have developed since antiquity and in many cases continue to have an impact today
- Analysing how myths and prejudices work and debunking them
Host:
Dr. Michael Borchard
Head of Research Services / Archive for Christian Democratic Politics
Location: Room JKS - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
12:15pm – 1:15pm
‘Recording antisemitic incidents and advising victims - A review since 7 October ’
The number of reported antisemitic incidents has reached a record high since October 7. Victim counselling services have also recorded a dramatic increase in the number of counselling services. What are the current challenges and needs of the reporting centres and victim counselling services?
Panelists:
Benjamin Steinitz
Managing Director, Federal Association of Research and Information Centres on Antisemitism
and
Marina Chernivsky
Director, Competence Centre for Education and Research Critical of Antisemitism, and Managing Director, OFEK e. V.
Host:
Lena Altman
Co-CEO, Alfred Landecker Foundation
Location:
Room 6/7 - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
2:45pm – 3pm
Presentation Graffiti Workshop
Presentation Graffiti Workshop
Location: Room JKS - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
3pm – 5pm
‘No safe space? Jewish students report on everyday university life’
Workshop Topics
- Visualisation of the experiences of Jewish students at German universities
- Four to five Jewish students who will report on their experiences in a moderated dialogue
- Political solutions can be discussed, but the focus should primarily be on the unfortunate experiences of the students
Location: Room JKS - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
3:30pm – 5pm
‘Antisemitism at municipal and state level - practical exchange on the current situation and strategies for preventing and fighting it’
Welcome Remarks
Christoph Jansen
Head of KommunalAkademie Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
A look at practice: Antisemitism - prevention and a culture of remembrance
Peter Römer
Deputy Antisemitism Commissioner of the City of Münster and Deputy Director of the ‘History Centre’
Römer is the Deputy Antisemitism Commissioner of the City of Münster and has been Deputy Director of the History Centre since 2023
Moderated dialogue:
Antisemitism at municipal and state level - Practical exchange on the current situation and strategies for preventing and combating it
Stefan Hensel
Commissioner of the Senate for Jewish Life and the Prevention and Combating of Antisemitism in Hamburg
Stefan Querl
Antisemitism Commissioner of the City of Münster
Host:
Alexandra Gerlach
Open dialogue and discussion
Summary and Outlook
Christoph Jansen
Head of KommunalAkademie Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Location: Room 6/7 - Academy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Exhibition
All day
‘Sei a Mensch – Israel und der 7. Oktober’
The exhibition ‘Sei a Mensch’ by photographer Halina Hildebrand provides insights into the suffering and shock that Israel experienced after the Hamas massacre on October 7th, 2023. The photographs avoid shock images and instead focus on the silent, overwhelming pain that characterises people's everyday lives.
Since October 7th, there has been a noticeable rise in antisemitism worldwide - including in Germany. The images aim to call for more solidarity and empathy so that human suffering is not forgotten and to counteract the growing hatred.
Speakers
The event will be framed by other activities in the run-up and aftermath and supported by a high-profile campaign against hatred of Jews.
The atrocities committed by Hamas and the sometimes disturbing reactions of people around the world, some of whom glorify Hamas, show us that antisemitism is far from over - on the contrary, it is growing stronger again. It appears with the same conspiracy narratives and codes that not only show pure hatred of Jews, but also pose a great danger to democracy itself.
As a political foundation, we maintain our work against antisemitism all year round through various formats and activities throughout Germany. With our events, projects, campaigns and publications, we aim to inform, sensitise and educate, encourage reflection and show solidarity. We also provide publications that deal with the history of National Socialism and the Holocaust as well as antisemitism, racism and discrimination. In addition, we use digital formats to mobilise against hatred of Jews: because we should all stand up against antisemitism 365 days a year!
We are committed to inclusion at our events and would like to encourage people with disabilities to participate. If necessary, please let us know about any barriers at the venue. If you require a sign language interpreter, please let us know two weeks before the start of the event.
We are looking forward to your participation!
