Challenges and Current Debates in Antisemitism-Critical Educational Work in Germany
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The article examines the challenges of antisemitism-critical education in Germany in the aftermath of the events of October 7, 2023. It highlights how structural deficits, limited professional training, and the constraints of funding frameworks often leave educational practitioners unable to adequately identify or address antisemitism. Empirical evidence demonstrates that schools and youth welfare organizations frequently rely on repressive measures rather than dialogical approaches, which complicates the protection of Jewish students. The article outlines the theoretical foundations of antisemitism-critical education, differentiates it from preventive education paradigms, and discusses its implications for the German educational landscape. It further critically considers the dependence on project-based funding, the predominance of security-oriented logic, and the strong institutional focus on schools. Finally, it argues for an emancipatory approach to antisemitism-focused education in Germany, emphasizing multi-professional collaboration, structural reform, and the creation of learning environments that go beyond a purely preventive framework.
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Antisemitism: Education against Teaching and Pedagogy Main Topic: Antisemitism Curriculum and Schoolbooks October 7 2023 attacks + aftermath Teachers Schools: Non-Jewish
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8(2)
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63-72
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Link to article (paywalled), Challenges and Current Debates in Antisemitism-Critical Educational Work in Germany
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Challenges and Current Debates in Antisemitism-Critical Educational Work in Germany. 2026: 63-72. https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.26613/jca/8.2.197
