Nancy Du Plessis, Cathlen Gawlich, Architectura Virtualis GmbH: Media station: virtual reality application synagogues, 2020; Jewish Museum Berlin, accession no. NDA/597/0
Judaism and Islam
Guided Tour with Discussion
Starting from the Torah as the central source of Judaism, this event introduces the foundations of Jewish traditions and rituals that continue to shape religious life today. Along the way, participants encounter stories, figures, and commandments that also appear in the Qur’an and the Christian Bible.
The tour highlights how Judaism and Islam are interconnected: while the two monotheistic religions share many similarities, they also differ in important ways. Using dietary laws as an example, it explores ritual purity as well as the concepts of kosher and halal, alongside personal perspectives on how these rules are lived in everyday life.
Another focus is the situation of religious minorities in Germany. While Jews were long the only religious minority, Muslims are now the largest in a predominantly Christian society. The tour addresses questions of belonging, adaptation, and distinction, as well as experiences of discrimination.
It also looks at Jewish–Muslim relations, shaped both by shared historical roots and by the impact of the Middle East conflict, while highlighting new efforts to strengthen dialogue between the two religions.
The tour invites respectful discussion. For groups from grade 10 onwards and adults, the situation of religious minorities in Germany is explored in greater depth.
Where, when, what?
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WhenBy appointment
- Duration90 minutes
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Where
Jewish Museum Berlin
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
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Cost 45 € for school groups, 60 € for adults (reduced rate), 150 € for adults
Booking Request We offer guided tours for groups on your preferred date. Please send your request via email to visit@jmberlin.de at least 6 weeks before your desired date
Number of participantsUp to 15; two parallel groups are possible
Language German and English
Additional languages and plain language can be requested individually prior to bookingPlease note The tours are suitable for students in grades 7 through 13 and adults
