University of Bayreuth: For Jewish life, against anti-Semitism
The University of Bayreuth is committed to providing a safe environment for its Jewish members and guests. We resolutely oppose anti-Semitism, racism and all forms of discrimination, violence and group-related enmitiy.
Public Statements of the University of Bayreuth
- For respekt, against anti-semitism, racism and discrimination (2024)Hide
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Resolution for respect, against anti-semitism, racism and discrimination (2024)
The University of Bayreuth supports the resolution of the Bavarian universities for respect and against discrimination, racism and anti-Semitism.
Read UBT's press release "Resolution for respect at Bavarian Universities" from 22 May 2024 (in German language)
- On the situation in Israel (2023)Hide
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On the situation in Israel (2023)
The University of Bayreuth supports the joint declaration of the Alliance of Science Organisations on the situation in Israel.
Read UBT's press release "Alliance of Science Organisations on the situation in Israel" from 13 October 2023 (in German language)
Public events at UBT on Judaism and anti-Semitism
Winter semester 2024/25:
Lecture series on "Dynamics of anti-Semitism" (in German language)
(Visit the lecture series webpage, in German language)
The Anti-Semitism Commissioner of the University of Bayreuth
Dr. Stefan Kurth
"Please contact me at any time, if you
- have experienced or observed anti-Semitism in the area of our university,
- do not feel safe as a Jewish member or guest of our university,
- have any wishes or suggestions for promoting Jewish life or combating anti-Semitism at our university, or if you
- want to get involved in promoting Jewish life of combating anti-Semitism at our university. .
I will be at your side with help and advice and support your concerns as much as possible."
How to contact me
Office: Nürnberger Str. 38, house 1, room 1.2.15 (by appointment)
Phone: 0921 / 55-4545
Email: antisemitismusbeauftragter@uni-bayreuth.de
External advice and support in the event of anti-Semitic incidents
- Nationwide reporting portal for anti-Semitic incidentsHide
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Nationwide reporting portal for anti-Semitic incidents
The portal of the Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism serves to record anti-Semitic incidents. Counselling and support is offered on request.
- B.U.D.: Counselling, support and documentation for victims of right-wing violence in BavariaHide
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B.U.D.: Counselling, support and documentation for victims of right-wing violence in Bavaria
B.U.D. is an independent point of contact for victims of right-wing, racist & anti-Semitic violence in Bavaria.
Visit the B.U.D. website
- Weisser Ring: Help for victims of criminal violence (nationwide and locally)Hide
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Weisser Ring
Weisser Ring [White Ring] offers help and support for victims of criminal violence through voluntary counsellors on the phone, online and on site.Visit the Weisser Ring website (in German language)
Networks for Jewish students, researchers and lecturers
Jewish Student Union of Germany (Jüdische Studierendenunion Deutschlands, JSUD)
JSUD describes its vision as follows: ‘Empowered and committed young Jews shape a vibrant, diverse and sustainable Jewish life in Germany and contribute to a diverse and hate-free society.’
Visit the JSUD website (in German language)
Network of Jewish university lecturers in Germany, Austria and Swiztzerland (Netzwerk jüdischer Hochschullehrender in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, NJH)
NJH describes its goal as ‘creating awareness of rampant anti-Semitism in all its forms, especially Israel-related anti-Semitism, at universities’.
Visit the NJH website (in German language)
Contributions to the question: What is anti-Semitism?
- Page on anti-Semitism by the Federal Agency for Civic Education (in German language)
- Publication "What is anti-Semitism? Concepts and definitions of hostility towards Jews" of the Federal Agency for Civic Education (in German language)
- Article on anti-Semitism by the Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism