Erfurt 2026: How Anti-Jewish Conspiracy Narratives Shaped the World
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Anti-Jewish Conspiracy Narratives in Historical Change
How are anti-Semitic myths transmitted, altered, and spread globally over centuries? The panel From 'Well Poisoners' to 'Globalists' as part of the festival 'Weimar Rendezvous with History' will take place on October 29, 2026, in the Kleine Synagoge Erfurt, exploring from the European Middle Ages to the digital present.
From Medieval Enemies to Modern Conspiracy Codes
The focus is on the long history of anti-Jewish conspiracy narratives. The discussion highlights motives such as accusations of well poisoning, child murder, and depictions of the so-called Judensau. Such images have repeatedly formed a spiritual basis for exclusion, persecution, and pogroms.
Erfurt as a Stage for Global Propaganda
A special role is played by the history of the National Socialist 'World Service' based in Erfurt. The event asks how anti-Semitic narratives and imagery were spread across political and cultural boundaries in the 19th and 20th centuries and why they remain relevant today.
Historical Expertise Meets Contemporary Analysis
On the panel, Prof. Dr. Sabine Schmolinsky, Michael Weise, and Prof. Dr. Uffa Jensen will discuss. Their perspectives range from the medieval history of Jewish life to the research on the NS 'World Service' and the analysis of visual anti-Semitism on the World Wide Web. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Andreas Braune, scientific director of the Weimar Rendezvous with History. The welcome will be provided by Michael Panse, Commissioner of the Thuringian State Government for Jewish Life and Combating Anti-Semitism.
An Evening for Critical Memory Culture
The panel connects historical science, political education, and current media analysis. It illustrates how anti-Semitic codes function, how they spread in different milieus, and why a close examination of language, images, and digital communication remains essential. The event is organized in cooperation with hist4dem and the Jewish Life Network Erfurt.
Conclusion: Visitors can expect an informed, enlightening evening about the historical roots and global present of anti-Semitic conspiracy narratives. Admission is free, and registration is not required. Those who want to experience history, memory culture, and democratic debates live will find an important place for exchange and reflection in the Kleine Synagoge.
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