Europe thrives on exchange – Jewish life has also been connected across borders for centuries. JEWLIF connects people, initiatives and institutions throughout Europe and creates spaces for dialogue, cooperation and shared learning. We see diversity as a strength of our societies.
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Jewish life
We portray Jewish life in all its diversity and in a tangible way. JEWLIF is committed to fostering encounters, education, and exchange, creating spaces for Jewish perspectives within society. We strengthen Jewish self-confidence, dialogue, and mutual understanding — for a vibrant, self-empowered Jewish life today and in the future.
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Strengthen democracy
We strengthen social participation by encouraging people to get actively involved and take responsibility. JEWLIF creates platforms for dialogue, education and social engagement. Our projects strengthen trust in democratic processes and raise awareness of antisemitism and discrimination.
Areas
Art, Culture and Society
Through art and cultural formats, we bring Jewish life in all its diversity to life and create new, unexpected perspectives on society and coexistence. JEWLIF promotes creative forms of expression, cultural exchange and social discourse. Together, we create spaces for visibility, dialogue and encounters.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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JEWLIF is institutionally funded by the Federal Ministry of the Interior on the basis of a resolution passed by the German Bundestag.
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JEWLIF emerged from the successful anniversary year #2021JLID – 1700 years of Jewish life in Germany. The newly founded association Jewish Life in Europe – JEWLIF continues to strengthen Jewish life and Jewish culture at the European level.
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JEWLIF has a society-wide orientation and is aimed at the general public. The focus is on promoting and strengthening Jewish perspectives and combating anti-Semitism and disinformation. Our focus is on communicating and raising awareness of the realities of Jewish life.
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JEWLIF welcomes your involvement in many different ways—whether through membership or donations to our support association, volunteer work, or project collaborations. Or you can apply to work with us. You can find current job openings on our careers page.
Click here to visit the website of our support association: jewlif-support.org
“In the '1700 Years of Jewish Life' celebrations in Germany, we have seen that there is great interest in the history and present of Jewish life. Judaism is just as firmly anchored in European culture. With this initiative, we want to ensure that this knowledge is spread as widely as possible.”
"Jewish life is an important part of European history and the present. Unfortunately, hatred of Jews and conspiracy myths are still a reality throughout Europe today. With the association, we want to help ensure that Jewish life in Europe has a future and that anti-Semitism is finally a thing of the past."
"Promoting Jewish life and combating anti-Semitism is a Christian duty for me. That is why I am happy to support the association Jewish Life in Europe e.V."
"I am delighted that the important work of the anniversary year is being continued with the founding of the 'Jewish Life in Europe' association. I am honored to be able to join the association as a founding member, which is also an expression of heartfelt solidarity. We are standing up resolutely and with united forces against anti-Semitism and for Jewish life."
"Cologne is home to the oldest documented Jewish community in Central and Northern Europe. The fact that Jewish life in Cologne is still alive and formative for this city today was impressively demonstrated and experienced during the year of celebrations marking 1700 years of Jewish life in Germany. I am therefore very pleased that the new association will also operate from Cologne, i.e. from the heart of Europe, and will be a strong voice for Jews in Europe."
"Very often, Jewish life in Germany is associated with the darkest stories, with the Holocaust or with current anti-Semitism. It is important to deal with this, because Jewish life must continue to be possible in Europe. But the history of Judaism in Germany and Europe is longer, more diverse and more varied. And with this association, I hope to make this diversity the norm."
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