In the process, central questions have been discussed, such as the spatial and social dynamics of Jewish and Christian communities, as well as the economic interdependence and resilience of individual communities.

Recent scholarship on Jewish-Christian relations in medieval Europe has expanded our understanding of the complex interactions between these groups. Key areas of study focus on economic, legal, and religious intersections, often reframing the simplistic view of constant conflict and discrimination. We want to continue this discussion, focusing on the dynamic negotiation processes between the communities. Methodologically, we base our approach on current archaeological and historical research, as well as the use of modern IT tools.

Programme :

Wednesday, May 7

14.00
Elisheva Baumgarten and Thomas Ertl: Welcome and Introduction

14.30
Panel 1
Chair: Saskia Dönitz

Aviya Doron: A Neighborhood of Trust? Jewish-Christian Credit Relation in 14th Century German Towns

Birgit Wiedl: Jewish Wine from Christian Vineyards. Winegrowing and Winemaking in Late Medieval Vienna

Susanne Härtel: An Unquestioned Presence? Jewish Cemeteries in the Medieval German Lands

16.00
Coffee Break

16.30
Panel 2
Chair: Sivan Lederhendler

Savoy Curry and Eyal Levinson: Sex and the City: Jews, Christians and Daily Encounters in Late Medieval Ashkenaz

Kajetán Holeček: Jews, Artisans, and the Convent: The (Non-)Presence of Jews in the Urban Space of Medieval Eger (Cheb)

18.00
« Why We Sing » with Martina Haeger

19.30
Dinner

Thursday, May 08

9.00
Panel 3
Chair: Natasha Jenman

Morgane Fortin: Regulating Jewish Urban Presence in 14th Century Languedoc

Dean Irwin: Real and Imagined Neighbours and Neighbourlines in the Case of Little Hugh of Lincoln (1255)

10.30
Coffee Break

11.00
Guided Tour Botanical Garden

12.30
Lunch Break

14.30
Panel 4
Chair: Hannah Teddy Schachter

Allison Bocchino: Non-Jews in the Judeiria

Shlomo Walfish: Jews and the Queen: Sibilia of Aragon and Local Jews in Official Documents and Responsa Literature

Ron Lasri: The Jewish Neighborhood in Toledo: A Literary Perspective

Friday, May 09

9.30
Manuscript Study at the State Library with Saskia Dönitz

12.30
Lunch

Saturday, May 10

10.00
City Walk through West Berlin

Informations pratiques :

Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, Freie Universität Berlin
07.05.2025 – 10.05.2025

Kontakt :
elisheva.baumgarten@mail.huji.ac.il
thomas.ertl@fu-berlin.de

Source : H-Soz-Kult