Jewish Museum Vienna: Free workshops against anti -Semitism for schools!

Jewish Museum Vienna: Free workshops against anti -Semitism for schools!

Wien, Österreich - The Jewish Museum Vienna took the initiative on June 13, 2025 to offer free workshops for school classes that deal with the topic of anti -Semitism. This is done in the context that the Democracy workshop has set its corresponding workshops in parliament. Barbara Staudinger, the director of the Jewish Museum, emphasizes the responsibility of the museum to make such educational offers accessible.

The new workshops are aimed at different age groups of students, but offer a clear focus on secondary level II. Among other things, the available workshops "right or correct: You are only certain on the moon before anti -Semitism.", The historical roots and current manifestations treat anti -Semitic clichés. Another workshop entitled "Lost in Middle East?" aims to bring students from 14 to 19 years closer to the Middle East conflict.

a comprehensive educational offer

In addition, the workshop "Money to Life" is offered, which focuses on Jewish history and present in Vienna. Here is a memory game for the permanent exhibition "Our city!" used. The methods are versatile and take into account the examination of objects, historical places and exhibitions of the museum. The booking of the workshops is possible via the email toours@jmw.at or by phone at +43 1 535 04 31-1538

In addition, there is another offer in the form of management programs for the intervention "No place for discussion? About the state of the world after October 7, 2023". These programs promote dealing with different perspectives, especially with regard to the effects of the Gaza War on European Society.

public reactions and other initiatives

Public awareness of anti -Semitism, which many young people are increasingly experiencing in schools and social networks. According to a study, almost two thirds of the young people report on anti -Semitic “jokes”, insults or threats online. Against this background, various educational institutions offer events to raise awareness of anti-Semitic attitudes. German Society informs about workshops that are informed about the recognition and dealing deal.

The ZSL Baden-Württemberg, for example, has published a publication with the title "War in Israel" and offers ongoing advanced training as well as project offers for pupils to Deutsches Schulportal . This shows the broad commitment to combating anti -Semitism and supporting teachers in their educational work.