A co-operation of AMCHA Deutschland e.V. and the Barenboim-Said Akademie
Perspectives for a peaceful coexistence of Israelis and Palestinians seem more distant than ever since October 7, 2023 and the subsequent wars in Gaza and in the Middle East. Nevertheless, this symposium aims to pose questions about the possibilities, conditions, and limits of dialogue: Is it even still possible to talk about dialogue after October 7? What needs have arisen for those directly affected as a result of the Hamas massacre and the ongoing violence and wars? What may psychosocial perspectives be able to contribute?
In keynote speeches and panel discussions we will shed light on the reactivation of historical traumas, ask about the effects of decades of conflict and wars on societies, and discuss approaches to shaping a more peaceful future. Guests will include Wasim Birumi, Dr. Dror Golan, Dr. Slieman Halabi, Dr. David Senesh, and Dalia Sivan.
The opening address will be delivered by José Brunner, Professor Emeritus at the Buchmann Faculty of Law and the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas at Tel Aviv University.
The symposium will conclude with a presentation of the new book Brief in der Nacht: Gedanken über Israel und Gaza (“Letter in the Night: Thoughts on Israel and Gaza,” published this year in Dutch and German) by Chaja Polak, hosted by Shelly Kupferberg.
Program details to be announced shortly.
The symposium will be held in English. Admission is free, registration is required for both events separately.
Please register HERE.
The state-recognised Barenboim-Said Akademie has been teaching talented young musicians, primarily from the Middle East and North Africa, in the pedagogical spirit of Daniel Barenboim and Edward Said since 2016. In addition to intensive study in music theory and performance, each program also features study in the humanities. Students learn to listen to each other and develop their own ideas within a broad, interdisciplinary, and transcultural educational setting. The Akademie’s goal is to educate musically excellent, curious, and reflected individuals.