Anti -Semitism in Germany: A worrying increase since October

Anti -Semitism in Germany: A worrying increase since October

Bad Münder. On October 7, 2022, a devastating attack by Hamas shook the world-the worst assault on Jewish people since Schoah! Since this terrible day, the number of anti -Semitic incidents in Germany has increased dramatically. November 9, a day of memory of the November pogroms and the immeasurable suffering of the Jewish people during National Socialism, is now being overshadowed by a worrying increase in open anti -Semitic attitudes.

In an revealing conversation with rabbi Dr. Ulrike Offenberg from the Jewish community of Hameln, which also includes Jews from Bad Münder, was examined. "The current demonstrations are not propalestinis, but pro-Hamas demonstrations," explains Dr. Open mountain. "Here anti -Jewish slogans are spread that stir up the hatred of Israel." She emphasizes Germany's special responsibility in this delicate matter and demands a deeply felt solidarity with the living Jews, not just grief for the dead.

The role of interreligious dialogue

Dr. Offenberg sees the interreligious dialogue crucial to build bridges. "Fortunately, this dialogue has existed for a long time, but at the moment the Jewish-Islamic exchange is on ice, since large Islam associations have not clearly distanced themselves from the Hamas attacks." It emphasizes that in small communities it is often possible to deal more personally, which makes the discussion about these sensitive topics easier.

October 7th remains a day of grief and concern for the future of the state of Israel and the Jewish community worldwide. "We have to take the past with us and learn from it," said Dr. Open mountain. "We are currently in an active war and the people in Israel live in fear of Hamas missiles every day." Their critical views of the Netanyahu government reflect the concerns of many Jews who are in this tense situation.