The relevance of the program is underscored by findings from the latest Gedenkanstoß MEMO study on the state of memory culture in Germany: for the first time, more people agree than disagree that it is time to “draw a line” under the critical reappraisal of the Nazi era (38.1% agree, 37.2% disagree). At the same time, 63.3% of respondents say they know little or nothing about Nazi crimes committed in their own area of residence. These findings reveal significant knowledge gaps, highlighting the urgent need for effective extracurricular education on the subject of Nazi injustice.
Funding is focused on projects in the field of historical-political education that explore the history of National Socialism through contemporary, extracurricular formats such as workshops, digital tools, exhibitions, artistic or biographical approaches, and the inclusion of historical eyewitnesses, testimonials, or descendants.
The goal is to convey fact-based historical knowledge about Nazi injustice – particularly from the perspective of victim and persecuted groups – to younger generations, shed light on the causes and consequences of Nazi crimes, and strengthen historical awareness.

Short Lunch & Learn sessions offer employees an easy way to engage with the topic through multimedia e-learning modules.
The e-learning courses are structured in several modules, providing background knowledge on Judaism as well as the history of antisemitism and its present-day forms. Using fictional scenarios, they demonstrate practical ways to respond to antisemitic incidents at the workplace. In addition to background texts, participants can access games, podcasts, and interactive videos. A comprehensive reader and glossary make it easy to look up key terms and explore selected texts in more depth. The materials can be integrated free of charge into existing learning management systems (LMS).

Also available are established blended-learning formats that combine on-site workshops with digital self-learning phases. These are suitable for teams, managers, and communicators who wish to incorporate antisemitism-awareness training into responsible leadership, diversity initiatives, and corporate social responsibility.

A recent study carried out by the Institut für Neue Soziale Plastik explores how diverse, sensitive, and deeply significant the cultural exchange between Germany and Israel is today. It shows that the relationship between the two countries is shaped by resonance – by mutual inspiration and new forms of understanding, but also by tensions and gaps.

The recap film captures the interactive atmosphere of the meeting and introduces four featured projects:
History in Black, History Unit – Reframing Queer Narratives in Media, Gallus Stories, and Gedenkanstoss.

Jasmin Blunt: Our participatory remembrance intervention takes place in schools and on social media through digital storytelling. We collaborate with BIPOC influencers who present Black biographies. By taking up the influencers’ personal perspectives, we make it clear that the roots of anti-Black racism lie in colonial racism, yet these constantly evolving forms of discrimination continue to crop up in the present day.

Note: The series continues on December 11, 2025, with the topic In the subjunctive of history – AI-generated images between correction and distortion.