

Synagogen-Gemeinde Köln
The
SYNAGOGEN-GEMEINDE KÖLN: A Community of Diversity
editDie SYNAGOGEN-GEMEINDE KÖLN is one of the largest and oldest Jewish communities in Germany, with a membership of approximately 4,000 people (as of 2020) and a slightly lower current number of approximately 3,966 members (as of 2022)[2][5]. It is known for its rich history and its commitment to the community.
Main Products and Services
edit- Gemeindeaktivitäten: The community offers group tours of the large synagogue in the Roonstraße and the Jewish cemetery in Bocklemünd. It organizes regular religious events and celebrations, such as Rosch Chodesch, the New Moon Day[1].
- Bildung und soziale Einrichtungen: The community operates a primary school and many social facilities, including community centers in various districts[2].
- Gemeindevertretung und Vorstand: The board manages the daily affairs of the community and represents it internally and externally. It is elected every three years[4].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the SYNAGOGEN-GEMEINDE KÖLN is to provide a strong and supportive community and to preserve Jewish culture and tradition. It places great emphasis on inclusion and community work, as demonstrated by the support of refugees from Ukraine and the advice given to Israeli citizens[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editAlthough the SYNAGOGEN-GEMEINDE KÖLN does not pursue specific sustainability goals, it is strongly committed to promoting tolerance and combating antisemitism. It works with organizations such as the Bundesverband der Recherche- und Informationsstellen Antisemitismus (RIAS e.V.) to document and combat incidents of antisemitism[1].
Die SYNAGOGEN-GEMEINDE KÖLN is a central element of the Jewish community in Germany and plays an important role in the social and cultural life of the city of Cologne.
Quellen:
edit- 1 - https://www.sgk.de
- 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogen-Gemeinde_K%C3%B6ln
- 3 - https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.synagogen-gemeinde_k%C3%B6ln.26b835a2647b09c392fced89cfd98fc8.html
- 4 - https://www.sgk.de/gemeinde/organisation/
- 5 - https://www.zentralratderjuden.de/vor-ort/gemeinden/projekt/synagogen-gemeinde-koeln-kdoer/