NOA (Networks Overcoming Antisemitism) is a project that is exploring multiple ways of dealing with antisemitism, counting among its main objectives the dissemination of positive narratives through socio-cultural educational activities towards diversity and Jewish culture, as well as with training and teaching tools that effectively counter antisemitic prejudice, aside others, to promote some serious steps in the development of holistic national strategies to address and prevent antisemitism.
In September two out of four seminars connected to NOA are being held in Florence (Italy) on 1st and 2nd September, hosted by the Comunità Ebraica di Firenze; and in Sarajevo (Bosna and Herzegovina) on 8th and 9th September by Hagada Sarajevo Association.
The first one, under the name Balagan Cafè – Special Edition, will focus on several cultural expressions in Jewish gastronomy, music, architecture, and literature where we can notice the notion of pluralism, specially regarding the influence by the context to the Jewish communities’ culture, and the opposite way, from the communities towards their context. The Balagan Cafè is a kermesse dedicated to Jewish culture, music and food. For ten years it welcomed – in the beautiful garden of the Synagogue – the citizens of Florence to take part in different manifestations of Jewish culture and presence in Italy but not only with the goal to set an example of how to grow together keeping each specificity and preserving diversity.
On the other hand, with the purpose of training young people, activists, and university students, The contribution of young people combating antisemitism will focus on an historical and geopolitical approach to the antisemitism deal in the western Balkans, as well as the role young people are developing and may develop in the future to fight against it. In a complimentary way, the seminar will also offer some cultural activities, visiting the main Jewish heritage sites in Sarajevo, in order to highlight the richness of its heritage.
The NOA Seminars will conclude in November, when the other two ones will happen in the cities of Prague (Czech republic) and Cordoba (Spain).
Download the programme for the NOA pluralism seminar in Florence (in Italian)
Download the programme for the NOA pluralism seminar in Sarajevo (in Bosnian)