Oskar German remains president of the Israelite religious society!

Oskar German remains president of the Israelite religious society!

In a significant decision for the Jewish Community in Austria, Oskar German was confirmed in his role as President of the Israelite Religious Society Austria (HEG). This re -election took place on March 17, 2025 when the board members unanimously approved his new presidency. In this session, Charlotte Herman, President of the Israelite Cultural Community (IKG) Linz, and DEDONI DAWARASHWILI, member of the Culture Director of the IKG Vienna, was also re -elected as Vice President. German has been President of the IR since 2012, which acts as a umbrella organization for the four Israelite cultural communities in Austria and represents the religious and cultural interests of the Jewish citizens in the Alpine Republic href = "https://www.kathpress.at/goto/melde/2458134/deutsch-lebbt-praesident-der-israeli-Religion Society"> Kathpress reported .

The Israelite cultural community of Vienna plays a central role in Austria's Judaism and currently has around 8,000 members. It offers comprehensive services in the areas of social affairs, religion and education as well as support for Jewish Nazi persecutors. An essential feature of the Jewish community in Vienna is her long -term history, which goes back to Roman times. It was only through the tolerance patent of Emperor Joseph II in the 18th century that the community was able to organize and achieve the right to practice religion. The official status of the Israelite religious society was legally recognized in 1890, which forms the basis for its political relevance, as is also mentioned on wikipedia .

historical backgrounds and current meaning

The IKG Vienna is not only responsible for Vienna, but also for the adjacent federal states and has taken on an extended role in 2013 since the merger with the IKG Graz. Their history is characterized by challenges, especially during the time of National Socialism when the community was strongly suppressed. Today the IKG is an important point of contact for Jewish concerns in Austria and acts as a bridge between the Jewish population and the rest of the company. The renewed confirmation of Oskar Deutsch as President is a stable course for the future of this traditional institution.