Together against anti -Semitism: rally in Dortmund on October 9th

Together against anti -Semitism: rally in Dortmund on October 9th

October 7, 2023 marked a dark day in the history of the anti-Semitism debate in Germany when a devastating terrorist attack was carried out on Israel. On this day, over 1,200 people lost their lives. The situation is still worrying two years later: In Germany, anti -Semitism remains at a high level, as current reports show. In its publication "Political Anti -Semitism since October 7", the Federal Association of Rias in particular has documented the development of anti -Semitic attitudes and its devastating consequences. This is only part of the reality that Germany has to deal with since that fateful day.

The members of the network against anti -Semitism in Dortmund, which are planning a memorial rally for October 9, 2025, are a concrete sign against this threatening reality. Under the motto "Together against anti -Semitism - we commemorate the victims of anti -Semitic violence in Israel and Halle", the focus is on the memory of two tragic events: the anti -Semitic attack by Halle in 2019 and the terrorist attacks of Hamas. At the rally, prominent speakers such as Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, the anti-Semitism representative of North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as Zwi Rappoport, the chairman of the Jewish cultural community of Dortmund, will have their say.

An increase in anti -Semitic incidents

The situation has changed alarming. Between October 7, 2023 and at the end of 2024, Rias recorded a total of 2,225 meetings with anti -Semitic content - a number that is terrifyingly high compared to the 1,636 meetings in the period from 2020 to October 6, 2023. This development is described as "depressing normality". It is noteworthy that 89 percent of these incidents contained Israel -related anti -Semitism, whereby there were also calls for the annihilation of Israel and the support of violence against Jews. This was particularly clear in 32 cities, where Jewish communities were directly attacked by threatening calls and smearings.

A worrying trend is also evident at universities: here the pressure on students and teachers grows, and the demand for protection and de-escalation concepts is getting louder. The need for advice and support for those affected by anti -Semitism, especially in schools, is also growing steadily. These alarming developments illustrate why the upcoming rally in Dortmund is all the more important not only to commemorate the victim, but also to set a strong sign against hate and discrimination.

A call to solidarity

In the words of Micha Neumann, the coordinator of the network against anti -Semitism in Dortmund, the upcoming rally opposes the urgent need to position itself clearly against anti -Semitic violence. "We have to appear together and set a sign of solidarity with Jews," emphasizes Neumann. The event takes place out of respect for the Jewish public holiday Sukkot and is an essential part of the 25 organizations' commitment, which have come together in the network since 2018 to have a decide to combat anti -Semitism.

The requirements for society are clear: it is important to face the challenges of anti -Semitism and actively act against violence and discrimination. With the memorial rally on October 9, 2025, the organizers want to set a strong sign and remind us that the fight against hatred and intolerance is far from gained.

Further details on the anti-Semitism situation in Germany and the planned events can be found in the reports of Nordstadtblogger and Daily show.