Antisemitism

Anti-Semitism is a form of group-focused enmity directed against Jewish people or people perceived to be Jewish. This page provides information and advice on where those affected can find support. In addition, in 2024 the state parliament appointed a ‘Commissioner for Combating Anti-Semitism in the State of Brandenburg’ (Andreas Büttner).

Research on anti-Semitism has produced various definitions of anti-Semitism. The best known is the public debate on the definitions of the IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) and the JDA (Jerusalem Declaration on Anti-Semitism). Anti-Semitism is closely linked to other misanthropic ideologies, structures and processes. Insights into the broader context of this debate can be found in this lecture by Miriam Rürup, among other sources.

In Brandenburg, the main point of contact for victims of anti-Semitism is the Fachstelle Antisemitismus Brandenburg (FAB), which is organised under the auspices of KIGA (Kreuzberger Initiative gegen Antisemitismus e.V.), monitors all cases and offers specific counselling services. For an overview of anti-Semitism cases and how to deal with anti-Semitism at Brandenburg's universities, see also the latest report from the centre, which can be viewed online here.