1700 years of Jewish life in Germany: The female perspective on the past and future
VHS@home on 26 May, 7 to 8.30 pm
On Wednesday 26 May from 7 to 8.30 pm, the adult education centre is hosting a discussion with Rabbi Ulrike Offenberg and historian and chairwoman of the Jewish women's organisation Bet Debora Eleonore Lappin-Eppel. They want to talk about the female perspective of the anniversary of the first mention of Jewish life. In particular, they want to focus on the challenges facing Jewish women at a time when democratic values seem self-evident and yet are under attack in many ways.
Participation in the online event is free of charge. Interested parties can register until 26 May, 2 p.m. at www.vhs-chemnitz.de or 0371 488 4343 and will receive an access link by email.
Jews have lived in what is now Germany for at least 1700 years - demonstrably since 321, when an edict by Emperor Constantine authorised the appointment of Jews to offices in the city of Cologne. This first documentary evidence of the existence of a Jewish community on German soil marks the beginning of an eventful history. A history with deep ruptures and breaks. But also a history of diversity and enrichment in all areas of life - in politics and society, science, culture and sport.
The anniversary of the first mention of Jewish life is the occasion for a nationwide German-Jewish festival year.
The event is a co-operation between the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Saxony and the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre as part of the 30th Days of Jewish Culture.