Logbook of a researcher in sociology in times of crisis: Investigating Jews and Muslims after the 7th of October and the following days
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This article examines the profound impact of the 7 October 2023 events and their aftermath, particularly in the context of Jewish-Muslim relations in Europe. Drawing on personal reflections and academic research, it explores the sense of rupture experienced by individuals and organizations engaged in interfaith dialogue, emphasizing the emotional and political challenges of navigating a polarized geopolitical and intercommunal climate. The events are framed as a moment of heightened tension, intensifying long-standing narratives of conflict, particularly around antisemitism and its intersection with perceptions of Muslim communities. While these developments amplify existing dynamics, the article questions whether they represent a rupture, continuation or repetition of historical patterns. Situating this analysis within broader sociological frameworks, the article advocates for reflexive and engaged scholarship to address the complexities of identity, political discourse and social boundaries in times of crisis.
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Ethnomusicology Jewish - Muslim Relations Interfaith Dialogue October 7 2023 attacks + aftermath Main Topic: Other
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28(1)
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Logbook of a researcher in sociology in times of crisis: Investigating Jews and Muslims after the 7th of October and the following days. 2025: https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.1177/13675494241307493
