Certificate in Education Critical of Anti-Semitism in Lower Saxony in the Context of Schools (ZABIN)
Members of the steering committee
Prof Dr René Dausner (Foundation University of Hildesheim)
Ariane Dihle (University of Oldenburg)
Kathleen Ehrhardt (Leibniz University Hannover, Leibniz School of Education)
Benjamin Franz (Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs of Lower Saxony)
Katarzyna Miszkiel-Deppe (RIAS Lower Saxony)
Prof Dr Jochen Oltmer (University of Osnabrück)
Dr Julia Oppermann (Leuphana University of Lüneburg)
Prof Dr Marc Partetzke (University of Hildesheim Foundation)
Jana Pflughoft (Leibniz University Hannover, Leibniz School of Education)
Prof Dr Claire Schaub-Moore (1st Chair of the Jewish Community of Oldenburg)
Prof Dr Bernd Schröder (Georg August University Göttingen)
Dr Rebecca Seidler (Chair of the State Association of Jewish Communities in Lower Saxony)
Prof Dr Margit Stein (University of Vechta)
Prof Dr Andrea Strübind (University of Oldenburg)
Enno Stünkel (Celle Network against Anti-Semitism)
Katrin Unger (Foundation of Lower Saxony Memorials, Bergen-Belsen Memorial)
Prof Dr Gerhard Wegner (Lower Saxony State Commissioner against Anti-Semitism and for the Protection of Jewish Life)
Dr Ingrid Wiedenroth-Gabler (Technical University of Braunschweig)
Prof Dr Christoph Wolf (Hanover International University of Applied Sciences and Arts)
Certificate in Education Critical of Anti-Semitism in Lower Saxony in the Context of Schools (ZABIN)
The newly launched, state-wide extracurricular programme ‘ „Zertifikat Antisemitismuskritische Bildung in Niedersachsen im Kontext Schule“ ’ (ZABIN), worth 15 KP/CP, will commence in the 2025/26 winter semester and is aimed at teacher training students of all subjects and school types at all higher education institutions throughout Lower Saxony. It is compatible with all intended teaching qualifications and can be studied regardless of the place of study .
This state-wide certificate is a joint project organised by lecturers at the participating teacher-training universities and non-university partners in Lower Saxony, and lays the foundation for a sustainable, anti-Semitism-critical educational programme within teacher training in Lower Saxony.
ZABIN can be studied at all participating higher education institutions in Lower Saxony, as the programme is organised through online courses, face-to-face or hybrid courses, block courses, or summer/winter schools.
Brief profile
Structure of the certificate
The certificate programme begins in winter semester 2025/26 with the compulsory online module „Grundlagen der Antisemitismuskritischen Bildung im Kontext Schule“ (6 CP/CP). Building on this, two courses can then be freely selected from a pool of courses at participating universities and non-school institutions in the further module „Profilbildung in der Antisemitismuskritischen Bildung” (6 CP/CP). There is also the module „Praxisfelder in der Antisemitismuskritischen Bildung” (3 CP/CP), in which an independent project on the topic of anti-Semitism-critical education can be developed or an internship in an institution or with an educational organisation in the field of anti-Semitism prevention/intervention can be completed.
Module structure of ZABIN
Registration
Teacher training students in Lower Saxony enrolled on a BA programme from the second semester onwards and on an M.Ed. programme can use the following registration form to register by 15 September for the winter semester and by 15 March for the summer semester using the following registration form. The number of participants is limited each semester. Immediately after the registration deadline, participants who will begin the compulsory online module in the following semester will be selected by lottery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Dr Carina Branković and Friederike Henjes at !
Further information on the certificate
A steering committee consisting of representatives from the participating universities and non-university partners in Lower Saxony is responsible for designing the content and developing the framework conditions for the Lower Saxony-wide certificate. Together with all cooperation partners, the range of courses is designed and courses are fed into ZABIN.
The central coordination centre of „Zertifikats Antisemitismuskritische Bildung in Niedersachsen im Kontext Schule" (ZABIN) is located at the University of Oldenburg. The contact persons at the central coordination centre are Dr Carina Branković and Friederike Henjes.
Further expansion of the certificate programme as an offer for the second and third phase of teacher training is planned.
Competences and learning objectives of anti-Semitism-critical teacher training
Competence area I: Forms and functions of anti-Semitism and ways of dealing with it within a school and subject culture that is critical of anti-Semitism
Competence area II: Communicating a differentiated, complex, diverse image of Jewish life with a focus on Germany
Competence area III: Culture of remembrance in relation to the Shoah
Events with a thematic focus
Lecture
Shalom zusammen! – Perspektiven zum Israelsonntag
- Reading and discussion with Tanya Yael Raab
- Sunday, 9 August 2026, 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
- Venue: Evangelical Education Centre Hermannsburg (Lutterweg 16, 29320 Hermannsburg)
- In her book *Shalom zusammen*, Tanya Yael Raab recounts her everyday life and dispels misconceptions about Jewish life.
Lecture
Ecclesia und Synagoga auf dem Gellenbecker Hochaltar
- Speaker: Johannes Brand
- 18 August 2026, 6.00 pm
- Venue: Osnabrück Museum Quarter, event hall
- Free admission
Jüdische Kulturtage zwischen Harz und Heide
- 17 August to 20 September 2026
- The seventh Jewish Culture Days in the region, organised by the Israel Jacobson Network for Jewish Culture and History e.V. (IJN) and the town of Goslar. The chosen theme for this year is ‘Jewish together: then and now’.
- Various event formats
Lecture
Tacheles! Wir sprechen über Antisemitismus einst und heute in der Harzregion
- Speakers: Markus Weber (Verein Spurensuche Harzregion e.V.) & Katarzyna Miszkiel-Deppe (RIAS Lower Saxony)
- Moderator: Rebekka Denz (Israel Jacobson Network)
- 31 August 2026, 6.00 pm
- Venue: Bündheimer Schloß (Gestütsstraße 10, 38667 Bad Harzburg)
- Free admission; donations welcome
- Event as part of the Jewish Culture Days between the Harz and the Heath
Lecture
Antisemitismus in Niedersachsen – Ergebnisse des aktuellen Berichts von RIAS Niedersachsen
- Advisor: Katarzyna Miszkiel-Deppe (RIAS Lower Saxony)
- Thursday, 3 September 2026, 6.30 pm
- Venue: Forum am Dom (Domhof 12, Osnabrück)
- Free admission
- Registration required by 31 August 2026 at
- The event is organised by the Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation Osnabrück e.V.
Workshop
"Antisemitismuskritische Pädagogik: zwischen Haltung und Handlungsmöglichkeiten." EinWorkshop für politische Bildner:innen
- An educational approach that challenges anti-Semitism should always be an integral part of the work of political educators. In doing so, historical context must always be linked to current developments in order to reach people today. The focus isalso on reflecting on one’s own role as a political educator.
- 4 September 2026, 10.00–15.00
- Venue: Braunschweig Schillstraße Concentration Camp Satellite Camp Memorial (Schillstraße 25, 38102 Braunschweig)
- Register at
- Event organised as part of the Jewish Culture Days between the Harz and the Heath
Lecture
Antisemitismus definieren. Anleitung zur Abgrenzung
- Speaker: Dr Tom Uhlig (RheinMain University of Applied Sciences)
- Thursday, 17 September 2026, 6.30–8.00 pm
- Venue: Tchaikovsky Hall (Tchaikovsky Square 2, 20355 Hamburg)
- Free admission
- Registration Please register using your full name at required
- A series of events organised by the Hamburg State Agency for Political Education in co-operation with ‘Hamburg Networked Against the Far Right’ – the Co-ordination Office of the Hamburg Advisory Network Against Right-wing Extremism – and the Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation in Hamburg e. V.
Symposium
5. Fachtag Antisemitismusprävention: Mehr als „nur” Faktenwissen – Antisemitismuskritische Bildung weiter denken
- Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 9 am to 5 pm
- Venue: SparkassenForum (Bürgermeister-Ehrlenholz-Straße 14, 26789 Leer)
- This symposium focuses on further key aspects of education that challenges anti-Semitism, which are often given less attention in school practice and in public discourse. The central question is: what does education that challenges anti-Semitism need, beyond the imparting of knowledge, in order to be effective in the long term? To this end, we will be addressing the topics of radicalisation, dialogue, reflection on defence mechanisms and learning through encounter.
- The symposium is aimed at teachers, trainee teachers, students, educational professionals and anyone with an interest in the subject. It offers a forum for specialist information and exchange.
- The participation fee is 10 euros
Training series
Antisemitismus und Rassismus – Lernen, Verstehen, Handeln
- The training programme consists of three modules, all of which must be attended
- Dates:
- Module 1: 17 & 18 September, 10 am to 5 pm
- Module 2: 8 & 9 October, 10 am to 5 pm
- Module 3: 29 & 30 October, 10 am to 5 pm
- Participation is free of charge; registration required by 30 August ( limited number of places)
- Venue in Hanover to be announced
- The event is organised by the vielgestaltig*2.0 team
