Michel Friedman warns: hatred of Jews threatens our democracy!

Michel Friedman warns: hatred of Jews threatens our democracy!

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Michel Friedman will come to the Borken district to have an important discussion about democracy and tolerance. The event, which takes place under the invitation of the Ahauser Bundestag member and CDU district chairman Jens Spahn, begins at 6 p.m. in the cultural square in Ahaus. The admission is already an hour earlier, from 5 p.m., and participation is free of charge. Friedman is described as "one of the strongest voices for democracy and tolerance" in Germany and has made a name for itself in his career not only as a lawyer, but also as a philosopher, moderator and publicist.

Friedman is the author of the book "Jewish hatred" published last year. This book, which was published on February 1, 2024, addresses social development in Germany after the outbreak of the Gaza War on October 7, 2023. During this time, the number of anti-Semitic crimes has increased dramatically. Among other things, the book analyzes incidents such as arson attacks on synagogues and the agitation in schools. Friedman sees the hatred of Jews as a threat to democracy and describes his work as a "fever thermometer" for the condition of society.

increase in anti -Semitism

The situation in Germany is worrying. Since the beginning of the Gaza War, an increase in anti-Semitic crimes has been determined, which Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described as drastically. The total number of anti -Semitic crimes has almost doubled compared to 2022. An increased anti -Semitism is observed from both right -wing extremists and the Islamist spectrum.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution pointed out that anti -Semitism combines various extremist movements. In recent years, anti -Semitic conspiracy counts and violent actions have increased, with social media in particular playing a key role in spreading these ideologies. The situation in the protection of the constitution documents the developments and predicts future dangers that can assume this type of extremism.

Friedmans approaches to combat

In his book, Friedman offers solutions to prevent violence against Jewish people and calls for a rethink in society. He emphasizes the need to recognize Jewish hatred as a violation of the humanistic self -image and refers to the Basic Law that human dignity is inviolable. The discussion round in Ahaus offers the opportunity to deepen these topics and to raise awareness of the situation in Germany.

Michel Friedman not only acted as the deputy chairman of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, but was also a member of the CDU federal executive in the 1990s. His versatility and voice for the well -being of all people make him a relevant actor in the fight against anti -Semitism in Germany. Further information about the upcoming event can be found in the Borkener Zeitung and evangelisch.de . Also the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has provided current information.