On 4 and 5 June 2026, the Dagesh on Tour facilitators came together for the second qualification training of the year. The two-day programme focused on pedagogical approaches to teaching Jewish art and artistic positioning, the implementation of the Dagesh safeguarding concept in workshop practice, and reflection on collaboration between facilitators during workshops.
The first part of the training was dedicated to the question: How can concepts of “Jewish art” be conveyed in educational settings, and what possible approaches to defining “Jewish art” can be formulated in this context? Given the complexity and ambiguity of the term, the focus was on a shared exploration of different perspectives, experiences, and positions within the field.
Drawing on artistic and educational impulses, participants discussed the themes and concepts that shape the work of Dagesh on Tour and explored how these can be translated into workshop formats. The session provided space to reflect on participants’ own roles, perspectives, and responsibilities as artistic and educational facilitators, while generating valuable ideas for the future development of Dagesh on Tour’s educational programmes.
Another key focus of the qualification days was the practical application of the Dagesh safeguarding concept. Kristina Omelchenko, Education Coordinator and Cultural Mediator, and Nina Fraeser, Education Coordinator and Mediator, led the workshop “How to Safeguarding Concept: Safety Training and Introduction to the Safeguarding Framework.”
Following an introduction to the guidelines developed as part of the safeguarding concept, participants worked through a practical case study in a role-playing exercise. The scenario centred on an ambiguous antisemitic incident, requiring participants to apply the checklists and action guidelines developed within the framework. The exercise enabled participants to test the safeguarding concept from different perspectives and reflect on its practical implementation. The insights gained during the workshop will contribute to the ongoing development of the safeguarding concept.
The qualification concluded with a session led by coach Deborah Kohn. The first part focused on collaboration between facilitators working in pairs. Drawing on practical examples, participants discussed communication, role distribution, and strategies for preventing and addressing conflicts.
The second part was dedicated to a collective reflection on the previous workshops and the key insights gained throughout the qualification. This process helped identify important impulses for the further pedagogical and conceptual development of Dagesh on Tour formats.
The second qualification training once again highlighted the value of exchange and collaboration among the facilitators. Diverse perspectives became visible, methods and procedures for workshop implementation were successfully conveyed, and concrete ideas for the further development of Dagesh on Tour formats emerged. We would like to thank all speakers and facilitators for their committed participation and valuable contributions.
