Preventing and combating antisemitism touches on many different areas of social life: whether it be education, sports, culture, higher education, or politics.We discussed this with numerous stakeholders from Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and the surrounding area at the regional meeting in Hamburg on September 3, 2026, and worked on concrete approaches. The project „Bundesweiter Transfer: Regionaltreffen zur […]
On June 11, 2026, the IIBSA hosted the Berlin-wide meeting on preventing and combating antisemitism—the first meeting as part of our project “Bundesweiter Transfer: Regionaltreffen zur Antisemitismusprävention und -Bekämpfung” (Nationwide Knowledge Transfer: Regional Meetings on Preventing and Combating Antisemitism). More than 40 stakeholders in the fight against antisemitism participated—including representatives from city districts and universities, […]
In August 2026, the International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) has published its new brochure “Künstliche Intelligenz und Digitalisierung gegen Antisemitismus: Chancen, Methoden, Werkzeuge, neue Bedrohungen” (Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization Against Antisemitism: Opportunities, Methods, Tools, and New Threats) Antisemitismus verändert sich – und mit ihm die Werkzeuge, die zu seiner Analyse und […]
Last week, the international Research Network “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” held its conference activities in Warsaw, featuring more than 60 presentations across 17 sessions. Researchers from across Europe, Israel, and North America participated in the Research Network’s activities as part of the 17th Conference of the European Sociological Association. Research Network 31 covered a […]
From 26 to 28 August 2026, the ESA Research Network 31 – Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism – will present 17 sessions and 63 presentations at the 17th Conference of the European Sociological Association in Warsaw. The Research Network is coordinated by Dr. Kim Robin Stoller (IIBSA) and Dr. Elke Rajal (University of Passau). The […]
In the fall of 2026, the International Institute for Education, Social Research, and Research on Antisemitism will publish its new guide for journalists, media professionals, and experts under the title “Antisemitismus, Israelhass und Akteur:innen der Mobilisierung“(Antisemitism, Hatred of Israel, and Key Figures in the Movement). Since October 7, 2023, anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, and terror-legitimizing mobilization dynamics […]
The International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) contributed to an ARD-faktenfinder investigation by supporting the analysis of 4.2 million comments on the Instagram account of tagesschau. The analysis was part of an international research cooperation that examined more than 17.5 million comments on the social media channels of European public broadcasters. IIBSA’s […]
On July 1, the IIBSA hosted the regional meeting in Hamburg. Together with representatives from civil society initiatives against antisemitism, Jewish communities, reporting centers, universities, and Jewish organizations from Hamburg, Lower Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein, we discussed current issues and counter-strategies. In light of national and international developments, we analyzed the situation in the various federal […]
Das IIBSA – Internationales Institut für Bildung, Sozial- und Antisemitismusforschung – hat im Rahmen seines Projekts „Bundesweiter Transfer: Regionaltreffen zur Antisemitismusprävention und -Bekämpfung” ein Regionaltreffen in Nordrhein-Westfalen durchgeführt. Aktive gegen Antisemitismus an Hochschulen, Melde- und Beratungsstellen, jüdische und nicht-jüdische Organisationen sowie Expert:innen im Bereich der Analyse und Bekämpfung von Antisemitismus kamen zusammen, um regionale Dynamiken zu analysieren und Herausforderungen zu benennen und praxisnahe Strategien weiterzuentwickeln.
The International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) is launching the study “Antisemitismus in Berlin 2025/2026 – Erscheinungsformen, Milieus und Handlungsoptionen“ (Antisemitism in Berlin 2025/2026—Manifestations, Milieus, and Options for Action). The study focuses on a qualitative, practice-oriented examination of current antisemitic dynamics in Berlin, particularly in public spaces, at street protests, and on […]
Call for Papers of the Research Network 31 “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” for the 16th European Sociological Association Conference in Warsaw, 25–28 August 2026 The ESA Research Network 31 “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” invites paper submissions for the 17th ESA Conference in Warsaw. We will hold sessions focusing on the theoretical, methodological, and empirical study […]
More than 80 presentations on Antisemitism and Racism were held during our conference in Passau with speakers and participants from all over Europe. The Mid-Term Conference of the Research Network 31 “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” of the European Sociological Association took place in Passau from August 31 to September 2 2025. Organizers: Chair of […]
The Mid-Term Conference of the Research Network 31 “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” of the European Sociological Association (ESA) “Hate in Transition and the Aftermath of 7 October: Antisemitism and Racism in Times of Political Crisis”, Aug 31–Sep 2, 2025 in Passau (Germany). took place in Passau from August 31 to September 2 2025. More […]
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 […]
We are glad to be able to contribute to this important conference with closing remarks as a member of the ENMA Expert Advisory Board.
The Conference will be livestreamed at the Youtube channel of @riasbundesverband
Am 21. März 2025 veranstaltet das Internationale Institut für Bildung, Sozial- und Antisemitismusforschung (IIBSA) zusammen mit dem Freien Zusammenschluss der Studierent*innenschaften (fzs), der Jüdischen Studierendenunion Deutschland (JSUD) und dem Jungen Forum der Deutsch-Israelischen Gesellschaft eine Online-Konferenz zu Online-Antisemitismus und Antisemitismusprävention an Hochschulen. Die Konferenz richtet sich bundesweit an Studierende, die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. Link zur […]
Panel at the London Conference Research Network RN31 “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” European Sociological Association (ESA) The genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas and other terrorist groups on October 7, and the subsequent wars against Israel, have profoundly impacted the lives of Jews and Israelis—not only in Israel but worldwide. This impact is not […]
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 […]
On 9 December we held our MENA-EURO ACADEMIC FORUM “Combating Antisemitism and Rebuilding Academic Bridges after October 7th” and discussed these topics: Thank youth all the great colleagues who participated.
Am vergangenen Wochenende haben wir uns gemeinsam mit Expert:innen, Studierenden und Betroffenen aus dem gesamten Bundesgebiet vernetzt und zu Strategien gegen Antisemitismus an Hochschulen ausgetauscht. Seit dem Massaker vom 7. Oktober 2023 sind auch in Deutschland die antisemitischen Vorfälle an Hochschulen stark angestiegen. Wir haben darüber gesprochen und gelernt, welche Auswirkungen dies auf jüdische und nicht-jüdische […]
On 5 December 2024 we held our MENA-EURO Forum for Journalists. Journalists from Israel, Europe and the MENA region discussed the topic: Russia, Iran and the Axis of Resistance: An alliance against Israel, the West and the MENA region?As an introductory speaker, we welcomed Yossi Melman, an Israeli journalist, commentator, author and documentary filmmaker specialising […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Last week, we held a highly tense yet intellectually stimulating conference for our international Research Network, “Ethnic Relations, Racism, and Antisemitism,” in Porto. The network’s events featured 14 sessions with around 50 presentations, exploring various forms and current developments of antisemitism and racism. This network is part of the European Sociological Association (ESA) and is […]
We have published videos on our YouTube channel documenting the conference, including introductions and contributions from all speakers. Videos: (Part 1) Kim Robin Stoller (IIBSA): Welcome Remarks (Part 2) Karin Stögner (University of Passau): Introduction Remarks (Part 3) Alejandro Baer (CSIC): Introduction Remarks and Greetings (Part 4) Kim Robin Stoller (IIBSA): Introduction Remarks (Part 5) […]
We are pleased to announce that the European Research Network “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” will be participating in the European Sociological Association (ESA) conference in Porto, Portugal, from August 27 to August 30, 2024. This year’s conference will feature a series of thought-provoking sessions addressing key issues related to antisemitism, racism, and ethnic relations […]
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”). […]
A guest article by Kim Robin Stoller in the new publication “Antisemitism in BDS” by the Federal Association RIAS e.V. [Download the article] Since the beginning of the 2010s, calls for a boycott of Israel and (Jewish) Israelis under the BDS campaign label have been on the rise in Germany. However, there have also been […]
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 […]
Call for Papers: Submission Deadline 15 January 2024 | Conference in Porto, 27 to 30 August | Research Network 31: Ethnic Relations, Racism, and Antisemitism | European Sociological Association Conference Dear Colleagues, I am writing on behalf of Research Network 31, focused on Antisemitism and Racism, to extend an cordial invitation for paper submissions to the […]
Statement by the Research Network “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” in the European Sociological Association We, the board of the Research Network on “Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism” in the European Sociological Association, unequivocally condemn the genocidal actions and declaration of war against Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas. As an academic research network specialising […]
Friday, June 16, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Small Hall, Jewish Community of Berlin (Fasanenstrasse 29, Berlin-Charlottenburg). Registration at: https://bata.typeform.com/iibsa-anmeldung Download program (in German)
Israelbezogener Antisemitismus ist ein ernstes Problem, das jüdische Menschen in Deutschland belastet und bedroht. Mit einem neuen Angebot möchten wir Journalist:innen und angehende Medienschaffende für die Arbeit zu diesem Thema stärken. Unser Workshop Israelbezogener Antisemitismus – Akteur:innen, Auswirkungen und die Verantwortung der Medien soll Fakten vermitteln und Klarheit schaffen. Er findet statt am Dienstag, 17. Januar 2023, […]
7.30 PM, Oranienburger Straße 28 – 30 in 10117 Berlin To the invitation (PDF-file) If you plan to attend, please register for the event here.
Bewerbungsfrist 31. Mai 2022 Das Internationale Institut für Bildung, Sozial- und Antisemitismusforschung e.V. (IIBSA) sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt, bevorzugt zu Mitte Juni 2022, Unterstützung. Die Stelle hat einen Umfang von 15-20 Wochenstunden und wird je nach Qualifikation und Eignung in Anlehnung an TV Stud III vergütet. Die Stelle ist zunächst bis zum 31.12.2022 befristet. Eine Verlängerung wird angestrebt. Arbeitsort ist […]
Berichtigung zu Majed Al-Zeer, „Leiter“ oder „Präsident“ des Palestinian Return Center (PRC), der „zentrale(n) Propagandaorganisation der Hamas in Europa“ in unserer Publikation „Mobilisierungen von israelbezogenem Antisemitismus im Bundesgebiet 2021“ Auf Veranlassung einer Unterlassungsaufforderung durch den Anwalt von Herrn Majed Al-Zeer, „Leiter“ oder „Präsident“ des Palestinian Return Center (PRC), der „zentrale(n) Propagandaorganisation der Hamas in Europa“1 nehmen wir […]
Berichtigung zu Majed Al-Zeer, „Leiter“ oder „Präsident“ des Palestinian Return Center (PRC), der „zentrale(n) Propagandaorganisation der Hamas in Europa“ in unserer Publikation „Mobilisierungen von israelbezogenem Antisemitismus im Bundesgebiet 2021“ Auf Veranlassung einer Unterlassungsaufforderung durch den Anwalt von Herrn Majed Al-Zeer, „Leiter“ oder „Präsident“ des Palestinian Return Center (PRC), der „zentrale(n) Propagandaorganisation der Hamas in Europa“1 nehmen wir […]
The interview was broadcast live from Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17. In the interview, Kim Robin Stoller, chair of IIBSA, discusses the institute’s research focus on nationalism and antisemitism, antisemitism disguised as hatred of Israel, strategies for dealing with antisemitism and antisemitism among Islamists and Arab nationalist movements, and current challenges in the fight […]
Research findings by the IIBSA research institute and the Online Antisemitism Task Force had shown that after antisemitic posts were reported, on average only 11% were deleted.Members of the European Parliament from the main political groups address Facebook, YouTube and Twitter in an open letter.They are concerned about insufficient improvements in the fight against antisemitism.
Friday, 10 December 2021, 2:00 pm Berlin Time / 3:00 pm South African Time hosted by International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) and Amadeu Antonio Foundation (AAS). The event will be held in English and streamed live on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPx0Ym7MN9M With Karen Milner, South African Jewish Board of DeputiesKlaas Mokgomole, Africans for […]
The Algemeiner about the new monitoring report “Mobilizations of Israel-Related Antisemitism in Germany in 2021” by by the Federal Association of Research and Information Centers on Antisemitism e.V. (Bundesverband RIAS) and the International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) on antisemitic incidents in the context of the escalation of violence in the Middle […]
The Algemeiner about the new monitoring report by the Federal Association of Research and Information Centers on Antisemitism e.V. (Bundesverband RIAS) and the International Institute for Education and Research on Antisemitism (IIBSA) on antisemitic incidents in the context of the escalation of violence in the Middle East in May 2021. Link to report (German)
An international mobilization of Israel-related antisemitism by organizations affiliated with or sympathetic to the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood and the terrorist groups Hamas and PFLP provided the backdrop for numerous incidents of violence and threats against Jews last May. Many anti-Semitic incidents occurred in the context of anti-Israel rallies, but for Jewish communities the threat of […]
The Algemeiner reports on initiative of MEPs, flagging antisemitic content. IIBSA and Online Antisemitism Task Force analyzed response of social media platforms: „Social Media Platforms Failing to Remove Flagged Antisemitic Content, Say ‘Shocked’ Group of European Parliament Members. Members of the European parliament took coordinated action against online antisemitism this week, identifying and reporting anti-Jewish […]
Deletion Rates of Antisemitic Content by Social Media Platforms within 24 Hours Summary The following analysis contains the number and deletion rates of antisemitic content after 24 hours. The content was reported to social media platforms by Members of the European Parliament representing the three largest political groups in the Parliament on November 9, 2021. The […]
We are pleased to announce today our international Future Forum, composed of academics, researchers and think tank members from 7 countries, where we will discuss: – Possibilities of MENA and EURO-MENA cooperation – Approaches to combating antisemitism
Today we start our new track of the MENA-EURO Future Forums with organisations, umbrella bodies working with youth, as well as students umbrella bodies, and young professionals. We are looking forward to hearing participants’ approaches on how to promote cooperation and fighting antisemitism!
Our MENA-EURO FUTURE FORUM kicked off with a very stimulating discussion between members of 🇪🇺 🇮🇱 🇲🇦 civil society focused on cooperation opportunities linked to the normalisation agreements between Morocco and Israel. Tonight our MENA-EURO FUTURE FORUM will host its second day in which journalists will discuss the role of the media in this new chapter of relations. We are […]
We are looking forward to our international MENA-EURO FUTURE FORUM taking place tonight! Colleagues from Israel, North Africa and Europe will discuss: – current developments related to the normalization agreements between Morocco and Israel– MENA and MENA-EURO Cooperation – Approaches to combating hate speech and antisemitism