In Memory of Claudine Attias-Donfut (1940–2025)

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Claudine Attias-Donfut, on May 15 at the age of 84. Claudine was a brilliant scholar, a dedicated mentor, and a cherished member of our academic community. Her loss leaves a profound void—both professionally and personally—for all who […]

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International ENMA-Conference: Defeating Distortion – Holocaust Denial and Distortion in an Era of Antisemitic Tidal

On May 14, 2025, IIBSA was honored to participate in the important international ENMA conference “Defeating Distortion – Holocaust Denial and Distortion in an Era of Antisemitic Tidal Change” with closing remarks delivered by Kim Robin Stoller as a member of the ENMA Expert Advisory Board. The conference, organized by the Bundesverband RIAS e.V. as […]

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International Conference | CfP | Hate in Transition and the Aftermath of 7 October: Antisemitism and Racism in Times of Political Crisis

University of Passau, August 31st to September 2nd 2025 Mid-Term Conference of the Research Network Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism of the European Sociological Association OrganizersChair of Sociology, University of PassauInternational Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism Elke Rajal, Karin Stögner, Kim Robin Stoller (co-convenors) CALL FOR PAPERS The RN31 Ethnic Relations, Racism and […]

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digiLabs: Legal Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence

digiLabs

On 28 November 2024, the IIBSA hosted an online lecture and workshop on the legal aspects of using artificial intelligence as part of the digiLabs project – Digitisation and Artificial Intelligence against Antisemitism. We were able to engage the services of lawyer Axel Hoffmann for this event. The event marks the start of a total […]

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Israel-related Antisemitism, Actors and the Middle East conflict: How responsible Journalism can deal with it

A workshop for journalists and aspiring media professionals with Richard C. Schneider and Kim Robin Stoller Friday, 22.11.2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Berlin-Mitte [German Program – PDF] Israel befindet sich in einem Mehrfrontenkrieg gegen islamistische und andere Terrororganisationen, die maßgeblich vom Iran protegiert oder kontrolliert werden. Deren Organisationsstrukturen reichen bis nach Deutschland […]

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Open Letter of Protest to the President and Executive Committee of the European Sociological Association (ESA): Jewish people are no laughing matter

This letter from the Research Network 31 “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” to the ESA President and Executive Committee was discussed during the Research Networks Business Meeting in Porto and was later approved by the RN31 Coordinators and Board. Dear Kaja Gadowska, President of the European Sociological Association, Dear members of the Executive Committee, We, […]

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International Conference on Antisemitism after 7 October on July 5, 2024

The International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) and the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism at Indiana University are organizing an important conference entitled “Antisemitism after 7 October”. The event will take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Berlin-Mitte (near the U-Bahn station “Naturkundemuseum”). […]

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New publication: The “Jewish Voice for Just Peace” association [in German]

The association ‘Jüdische Stimme für einen gerechten Frieden in Nahost – EJJP Deutschland e.V.’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Jüdische Stimme’ or ‘Jewish Voice’) attempts to present itself in the media as the voice of numerous Jews who are supposedly only interested in peace between Israel and the Palestinians. However, a look at their demonstrations, statements […]

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Rabat: Conference on Tolerance and Antisemitism in Morocco

  Download conference program in French (pdf) Rencontre nationale sur la tolérance Première édition Rabat le 14-15 Juin 2014 Hôtel OSCAR Rabat Maroc Sous le thème : vers une stratégie nationale pour la promotion de la tolérance Conférence débat Ateliers de formations  

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