The purpose of our first Salon will be to discuss the notion of openly identifying as Jewish in Berlin. We will attempt to assess the risks and potential rewards of community building in order to determine whether the project should move forward.
Specific Topics: [please get involved with the conversation by adding comments and posts]
1) In your opinion, can community organization have a positive effect on anti-Semitism? Is there something to be gained from increasing the visibility of Jewish culture in Berlin?
2) What does it mean to you personally to be Jewish? Is this a label you are comfortable with?
3) Can Jewish designate a culture?
4) Has your Jewish identity been impacted by living in Germany?
5) Would you, personally, feel uncomfortable if people in Germany knew that you were Jewish?
(This is a practical considerations that may determine the degree of your involvement).
