We are the Association of Palestinian and Jewish Academics, a newly formed group of scholars with personal, professional, and institutional ties to Germany and other German-speaking countries. We are organized to counter the repressive developments of discourses, policies and actions related to Palestine/ Israel.
The association includes researchers and teachers with expertise in the histories, religions, laws, politics and cultures of the region, as well as of Palestinian and Jewish diasporic cultures. Our collaboration is built upon our lived experiences, professional expertise, and ethical commitments.
Partition has defined life in Palestine/ Israel for almost a century. Palestinians and Jews have often been framed as adversaries. In Germany in particular, we are experiencing increasingly repressive state policies that include censorship, harassment and defamation, including threats to residence status or loss of employment. Against the violence of this positioning, we assert our intellectual, political, and ethical solidarity with each other.
Association of Palestinian and Jewish Academics 