Debate over Jewish Emancipation

Debate Over Jewish Emancipation

von Dohm, Michaelis, and Mendelssohn

October 2, 2013 (Wednesday)

• Question for von Dohm (Dani):
• What would you consider to be the “German solution” to the issue of the Emancipation of the Jews?

• Question for Michaelis (Jeff):
• What would you define as “Jewish hypocrisy”? Was there any actual, real evidence to this?
• What do you believe is the reason that Jews cannot ultimately become German citizens- a permanent physical characteristic or cultural differences?

• Question for Mendelssohn (Danny K):
• Do you believe Jews are capable of becoming “good German citizens”?
• If you do, why? What would their benefit to society be?
• If not, what do you believe is the reason that Jews cannot ultimately become German citizens- because of a permanent physical characteristic or cultural differences?