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Duration: 10/2020 – 09/2024
The project examined whether, and in what ways, “radical Islam” contributes to Jewish experiences of discrimination and perceived threats – and how these compare to those linked to other political ideologies. It also investigated whether such experiences shape the behaviours and responses of those affected. The study focused on the prevalence and root causes of these phenomena, as well as the role of Islamist antisemitism in shaping how members of the Jewish community perceive their social environment. To explore these questions, the research team conducted a quantitative online survey with 319 Jewish participants and carried out qualitative interviews with 21 individuals. In contrast to previous studies, the analysis placed greater emphasis on both individual and regional variation.
The Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk (a scholarship organisation of the Jewish community in Germany) supported the project as a practice-based partner, offering advice throughout all project phases. This support included help in accessing the field, disseminating the study results within the Jewish community, and co-organising workshops and lectures. As a further practical partner, the Network for Democracy and Courage uses the results of the project for the purposes of political education and has integrated them into existing programmes as well as into the design of new content.