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Portrait Moses Mendelssohn and graphic

“We dreamed of nothing but Enlightenment” – Moses Mendelssohn

Public Tour in German

In 1743, an unaccompanied fourteen-year-old stands at Berlinʼs city gates, desiring entry and a future. He wants to learn, to work, to live. But the restrictive conditions of Prussiaʼs Jewish laws do not provide for equal participation. Human rights do not apply to him as a member of a minority: Moses Mendelssohn, Jew.

Who decides where and how a person can live? And by what right? Has Mendelssohn integrated himself sufficiently in the eyes of the majority society to be accepted as an equal citizen?

Past event

Map with all buildings that belong to the Jewish Museum Berlin. The Old Building is marked in green

Where

Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the Glass Courtyard
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin

Using Mendelssohnʼs biography and debates from the time, you will learn various perspectives on the topics of belonging and equality, power and conscience.

Where, when, what?

  • When Sun 12 Jun, 14 Aug 2022, 3 pm each
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Where Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the Glass Courtyard

    Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin

    See location on map
  • Entry fee

    6 €, reduced rate 3 € plus admission to the temporary exhibition

  • Prices temporary exhibition 8 €, reduced 3 €
    Reserve Online Ticket
    Advance sale of museum tickets always begins a few days before the date of the visit.

    Corona rules Follow the current hygiene regulations of the Jewish Museum Berlin.

    Number of participants Up to 15

    Language This public tour is held in German.

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