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Heidelberg/Berlin. Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies (HfJS) and the dialogue organisation Tech2Peace have received the Shimon Peres Prize for their commitment to Jewish-Muslim dialogue in times of crisis.
The German-Israeli Future Forum Foundation honoured their joint initiative, “Sustaining Dialogue in Times of Crisis”. The award ceremony took place at Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus on 5 November 2026.
Heidelberg/Berlin. Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies (HfJS) and the dialogue organisation Tech2Peace have received the Shimon Peres Prize for their commitment to Jewish-Muslim dialogue in times of crisis.
The German-Israeli Future Forum Foundation honoured their joint initiative, “Sustaining Dialogue in Times of Crisis”. The award ceremony took place at Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus on 5 November 2026.
Presented for the tenth time, the prize commemorates former Israeli President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shimon Peres. With total prize money of €20,000, it recognises German-Israeli projects that promote democracy, mutual understanding and social cohesion.
The joint pilot project brought together young adults from Israel, the Palestinian territories and Germany. Participants included students, doctoral researchers and young professionals with Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, Palestinian and German backgrounds, some with personal experiences of migration or diaspora.
The programme explored how the Middle East conflict affects societies beyond the region, including democratic debate, social cohesion and relations between Jewish and Muslim communities in Germany. Through small-group discussions, seminars with experts and collaborative project work, participants shared personal experiences and engaged with different perspectives.
“Dialogue does not mean agreeing with one another, but staying in conversation,” the jury stated in its award citation. The project fostered trust and personal relationships that extend beyond the programme, enabling participants to share their experiences within their own communities and support intercultural understanding.
The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies welcomes this recognition of its collaboration with Tech2Peace. The award reinforces the university’s commitment to creating spaces for respectful, sustained dialogue informed by academic inquiry—particularly at a time when political conflicts and social tensions challenge community cohesion.
The HfJS warmly congratulates its partner Tech2Peace and thanks everyone involved for their dedication to mutual understanding, engagement with different perspectives and democratic culture.
Dr. Uri Rosenberg (uri.rosenberg@hfjs.eu)
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