Ceremonial opening of the Jewish educational institution in Schwäbisch Gmünd!

Ceremonial opening of the Jewish educational institution in Schwäbisch Gmünd!

Congress Centrum Stadtgarten, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - On April 8, 2025, the office of the Jewish Education Plan Württemberg was ceremoniously opened in the Centrum Center Stadtgarten in Schwäbisch Gmünd. This important event took place in the Leutze Hall and was musically framed by a chamber ensemble of the Aliyah Kinder- und Jugendhilfe from Israel and the Schwörhaus Bigband. Mayor Richard Arnold described this event as a "stroke of luck" for the city.

dr. Michael Blume, anti -Semitism representative, and Professor Dr. Barbara Traub emphasized the urgency of education and encounter to effectively combat anti -Semitism. According to Schwaebische-post.de has the Jewish life in Schwädisch Gmünd, which extends to the Middle Ages. The rediscovery of the medieval synagogue in Imhofstrasse 9, which is considered the oldest preserved Jewish church in Baden-Württemberg, was particularly emphasized.

social dialogue and education

The newly opened office of the Jewish Education Center is entitled to promote a social dialogue and to convey Jewish knowledge. One central goal is to develop answers to important social issues and to strengthen multicultural society. As part of a panel discussion, Professor Dr. Traub, Professor Dr. Kim-Patrick Sabla-Dimitrov, the first mayor Christian Baron and students from the Scheffold-Gymnasium.

In addition, an agreement with the PH Schwäbisch Gmünd was signed to proceed against group -related misanthropy. As a "scora school", the Scheffold-Gymnasium maintains an exchange with Israel, which illustrates the connection to Jewish culture.

prevention of anti -Semitism in schools

The main points of the explanation also include the training of teachers in dealing with anti -Semitism and the guarantee of the security of Jewish students. Security concepts are to be developed in order to react appropriately to anti -Semitic problems. The strengthening of the intervention of schools as well as low -threshold offers for anti -Semitism -critical value formation are described as essential measures. For support and information, affected schools can contact the jbda.de to ensure that learning environments remain safe for all students.