What Does It Mean to Be Jewish in Europe? An Evening About Identity and Diversity
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Jewish Life in Europe: Making Diversity Visible
Jewish identity, culture, and presence are at the center of this special evening at Augustinum Braunschweig. The event invites attendees to perceive Jewish life in Europe in a nuanced way and to give space for personal experiences, beliefs, history, and cultural diversity.
Panel Discussion on Jewish Identity
In conversation, actress, producer, and director Britta Shulamit Jakobi encounters pianist Dr. Roman Salyutov. Both live their Jewish faith and provide insights into the significance of Jewish identity in Europe. The evening will be moderated by Jochen Leyhe.
Between Tradition, Present, and Social Responsibility
The panel addresses questions that shape Jewish life today: What does it mean to be Jewish in a European majority society? How diverse are Jewish ways of life? And why are Jews still often reduced to the Shoah, the Middle East conflict, or the issue of anti-Semitism?
The evening opens a view of Jewish culture as a vibrant, self-determined, and resistant tradition. Religious experience, cultural expressions, personal biography, and social responsibility combine to create a nuanced picture of Jewish presence.
An Evening of Listening and Encountering
In the atmosphere of Augustinum, space for reflection, exchange, and respectful dialogue is created. The conversation is not understood as a complete representation of Jewish life, but as an invitation to recognize diversity, ask questions, and examine one's own ideas. Thus, the event becomes a faith experience and a religious experience that connects knowledge, empathy, and spiritual community.
Promotion and Participation
The event is supported by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Admission is free. Interested individuals from the community, from Braunschweig, and beyond are warmly invited to this open panel discussion.
Look forward to an impressive evening with personal perspectives, Jewish culture, and a respectful view of Jewish life in Europe. Experience the encounter on October 22, 2026, at Augustinum Braunschweig live.
