Club 2x11 – Antisemitism in football, 4.12.23

The arson attack on the Jewish section of the central cemetery, torn down Israel flags, death threats and swastikas on Jewish institutions - the topic of anti-Semitism has been sadly topical, especially since the Hamas attack on Israel. The anti-Semitism study conducted in 2022 showed that a third of Austrians harbour latent anti-Semitic attitudes and believe in anti-Jewish conspiracy narratives.

And on football pitches and in the stands? How does anti-Semitism manifest itself here, what are Jewish players and clubs confronted with? Sport has always been a place where resentment and hatred are just as evident as a commitment to diversity and tolerance. To what extent does Austrian football have a special responsibility due to its history and how has right-wing extremism developed in the stands?

Club 2x11 discusses the current forms of anti-Semitism in football in Austria and takes a look at other countries. Effective countermeasures by fans, clubs and associations will also be highlighted.

In cooperation with the VHS Hernals and the Friends of the Friedhofstribüne

Monday, 4 December 2023, 6:30 pm
Venue: Away match at the VHS Hernals, Rötzergasse 15, 1170 Vienna
Admission free!

Due to the current situation, please register at
https://www.vhs.at/de/k/616648143

More information at: https://www.club2x11.at/

Podium:

• Pavel Brunssen researches anti-Semitism, cultures of remembrance and European football
• Amber Weinber is an expert on antisemitism and antisemitic manifestations; former chairwoman of the Forum against Antisemitism 
• Agnes Meisinger is co-curator of the exhibition "Superjuden. Jewish identity in the football stadium"
• Daniel Shaked former SC Maccabi player, Austria fan, photographer
• Sebastian Schönbauer Friends of the cemetery stand

Moderation: Georg Spitaler - ballesterer, political scientist, historian

Club 2×11 is an event organised by Büchereien Wien, the fairplay initiative, tipp3, Wir Frauen im Sport and the ballesterer.