Recognizing and Addressing Anti-Semitism in Club Culture

Anti-Semitic incidents have risen dramatically in recent years, and the war in Gaza has further exacerbated this trend. A look at the statistics reveals that attacks, direct physical or verbal violence—both online and offline—occur time and again due to perceived or actual Jewish and/or Israeli identity. Anti-Semitism is present—including in the restaurant and club scenes. This workshop is dedicated to a critical and self-reflective examination of antisemitism. The first part focuses on the participants’ own experiences and situates the issue within a broader social context. In the second part, participants reflect on the phenomenon in the context of their work in the club scene. Using practical examples, strategies for action will be developed and discussed. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, on-site in Berlin The workshop is scheduled for 5 hours, including breaks, and will be conducted in German. No prior knowledge is required. The workshop will be led by Anne and Alina. Alina has been active as a bouncer in Berlin’s club scene for over 10 years, advocating for feminist issues within club culture and for the visibility of queer-Jewish life in the Jewish community. Anne holds a degree in political science, owns an agency for political communication, serves as chair of the association Bildung in Widerspruch e.V., and has been active in anti-Semitism education for over 20 years. You can register via email: awareness@clubcommission.de  To complete your registration, we need the following information: name, organization, role, email address, and phone number. The workshop room is accessible only via a long flight of stairs, some of which lack handrails.   An initiative of the Awareness Academy at the Club Culture Hub of Clubcommission Berlin e.V., supported by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion, Musicboard Berlin GmbH, and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – “Strengthening Innovation Potential in Culture – INP-III.”