German Friends of Tel Aviv Museum Celebrate 25 Years of Cultural Dialogue
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
The German Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (TAMAD) celebrated 25 years of fostering cultural dialogue between Germany and Israel. Led by Hélène Gleitman, the Munich-based organization held an event emphasizing art's role in building bridges and promoting coexistence. Speakers included Munich's Second Mayor Mona Fuchs, Bavarian Antisemitism Commissioner Ludwig Spaenle, Tel Aviv Museum Director Tania Coen-Uzzielli, and Jewish Community President Charlotte Knobloch, who highlighted the importance of cultural exchange, especially in the current climate.
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- TAMAD, a German organization supporting the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- The group aims to build cultural bridges between Germany and Israel and promote coexistence within Israel.
- Hélène Gleitman, head of TAMAD, stressed art's power to foster prejudice-free encounters.
- Speakers at the event included officials from Munich, Bavaria, and the Tel Aviv Museum.
- Charlotte Knobloch emphasized the current need for cultural exchange to show solidarity with Israel.
The German Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (TAMAD), based in Munich, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The organization, led by Hélène Gleitman, aims to foster cultural exchange and build bridges between Germany and Israel, as well as among diverse groups within Israel. TAMAD marked the occasion with a celebratory event.
Gleitman emphasized the role of art in facilitating encounters and creating spaces for people to meet without prejudice, highlighting TAMAD's mission to promote understanding and peaceful coexistence. Second Mayor Mona Fuchs of Munich expressed pride in the city being TAMAD's home.
Ludwig Spaenle, the Antisemitism Commissioner of the Bavarian State Government, drew attention to the children's peace project "The Art Road to Peace." Tania Coen-Uzzielli, Director of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, spoke about the challenges of curating exhibitions during wartime.
Charlotte Knobloch, President of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, praised TAMAD's work in keeping Israel's "cultural beacon" shining in Germany. She stressed the current need for effective, accessible actors promoting cultural exchange to show solidarity with the people of Israel.