Communities
Europe with its diversity of countries, languages and cultures has, despite all differences, a common basis. Based on this common ground, the Masorti Jewish communities learn from each other and exchange their ideas and experiences. We are all aiming at creating and developing the Jewish future in Europe together and at safeguarding Jewish traditions.
Background - Jewish communities in Germany
The Jewish communities in Germany
are facing numerous challenges today.
A particular issue is the integration of Jewish immigrants from the Former Soviet Union into the communities.
There are big differences between larger communities such as
Duesseldorf, Berlin and Munich, and smaller communities such as Weiden in der Oberpfalz, with regards to
This task, combined with the special connection to the commemoration of the Jewish history in the 21st century, are the main requirements for the community work.
European Cooperation
Considering the different challenges Masorti communities across Europe are facing, cooperation and exchange on a European level are important. Therefore Masorti Germany strengthens and promotes this in cooperation with Masorti Olami, the international Masorti organisation responsible for Masorti communities all over the world.
In 2006, the European Region of Masorti Olami was officially founded. For further information, please check out the Masorti Europe website.
Grundtvig Learning Partnership "Strategies for voluntary work in Europe"
Masorti Germany and nine partner organisations from Portugal, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, France and the UK implemented a Grundtvig Learning Partnership in the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union from
August 1st 2008 to July 31st 2010. Masorti Germany was responsible for the coordination of the overall partnership.For more information, please check out:
- the website of the partnership
- the brochure
- and our entry in the European Shared Treasure Database.
Projects and meetings in Berlin
In November 2009, Masorti Germany hosted a meeting of the Grundtvig Learning Partnership in Berlin.
In September 2006, Masorti Germany welcomed 15 representatives of European Masorti congregations from France, UK, Spain, the Netherlands and Germany for two Masorti Lay Leadership study days in Berlin. The goal of this meeting was to further develop strategies for cooperation on a European level. We would like to thank the Germany Ministry of the Interior for the support and funding of this seminar.
Masorti/Mercaz Forum on May 22nd 2005 in Berlin
- Meeting of 40 representatives from European Masorti communities in the Masorti center in Berlin.
- Emphasis on discussions about the situation of the Masorti movement in Europe, development of common perspectives of cooperation.
European Union Funding Programmes
- Development of grant applications for individual projects and different forms of cooperation.
- Masorti Germany advises interested communities in Europe thanks to their own experiences
- Successful projects are applied to other countries and communities
If you are interested: info(at)masorti.de.
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