Imam Osman Oers (front) and Rabbi Akiva Weingarten take the start on a tandem of the “Meet2resepct” bicycle demonstration in Berlin on June 24, 2018. – The demonstration aims to bring together Muslims and Jews in a show of tolerance and mutual respect. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)
As Germany has seen an increase in anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic activity, Berlin’s Jewish and Muslim communities joined together in a creative community-building transforming initiative. They rode 2-seater bicycles throughout the city with a Jewish person and a Muslim person sharing each bike. Imams and rabbis played a leading role. Some wore white vests with the words “Jews and Muslims for respect and tolerance.” They spoke about how they were determined not to be played off against each other but to come together against discrimination and bigotry. For more on the story, click here.
Imam Osman Oers (front) and Rabbi Akiva Weingarten (2nd tandem from L) take the start with other participants of the “Meet2resepct” bicycle demonstration in Berlin on June 24, 2018. – The demonstration aims to bring together Muslims and Jews in a show of tolerance and mutual respect. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)
Muslim theologian Ender Cetin (back) and Rabbi Elias Dray (front) take the start of the “Meet2resepct” bicycle demonstration in Berlin on June 24, 2018. – The demonstration aims to bring together Muslims and Jews in a show of tolerance and mutual respect. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)
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