Hesse’s Bold Fight Against Antisemitism Unites Police, Schools, and Jewish Communities
Hesse's authorities and educational institutions are taking robust action against antisemitism. HöMS, the state's central police and public administration educator, and LfV Hesse, its domestic intelligence agency, are leading these efforts. They are joined by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the University of Public Administration and Security.
HöMS, present at campuses in Gießen, Kassel, Mühlheim, and Wiesbaden, is not only training state administration employees but also equipping students to identify extremist ideologies. It offers programs in democracy, human rights, and diversity to foster a culture of vigilance against antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
LfV Hesse, meanwhile, is educating various stakeholders, including police and civil society organizations, through lectures and workshops. It is also engaging in dialogue with representatives of Jewish life in Hesse to amplify their voices and combat antisemitic violence. The agency launched the 'No Space for Antisemitism' campaign to tackle the normalization of antisemitic rhetoric and thought patterns, particularly those related to Israel.
Both HöMS and LfV Hesse are part of a broader effort to safeguard Germany's free democratic order. They work together to detect extremist activities and inform relevant authorities and the public. Police officers, who often encounter antisemitism in their daily work, are trained to protect Jewish individuals and communities, investigate antisemitic crimes, and recognize hateful statements and slogans.
Recently, President Neumann of the Hesse Office for the Protection of the Constitution and President Dr. Seubert of the University of Public Administration and Security visited Kraków and Auschwitz at the invitation of the European Jewish Association. This visit underscored their commitment to understanding and combating antisemitism.
A comprehensive study on 'Antisemitism as a cross-sectional phenomenon in Hesse's protest landscape after October 7, 2023' was conducted by the Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt under the lead of Dr. Annegreth Schilling. This study, part of the academy's projects against antisemitism in Hesse, observed increased antisemitic threats since October 7, 2023.
Hesse's authorities and educational institutions are united in their stand against antisemitism. Through education, dialogue, and research, they are working to identify, prevent, and combat antisemitism in all its forms. Their efforts ensure that the state remains vigilant against extremist ideologies and protects its Jewish communities.
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