Jews and Muslims in London and Amsterdam : : conflict and cooperation, 1990-2020 / / Sipco J. Vellenga and Gerard A. Wiegers.

• Superior document: Routledge studies in religion
• VerfasserIn: Vellenga, Sipco J., 1956-; Wiegers, Gerard, 1959-
• TeilnehmendeR: Wiegers, Gerard, 1959-
• Place / Publishing House: London ;, New York, New York : : Routledge,, [2023]; ©2023
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Series: Routledge studies in religion.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (423 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- I.1 About This Book -- I.2 Definitions -- I.3 London and Amsterdam Compared -- I.4 Academic and Social Relevance -- I.5 Means of Comparison -- I.6 Sources and Methods -- I.7 Structure -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- Part I: Framework, Background, and Subject -- 1. Theoretical Approach -- 1.1 Bourdieu's Theory of Practice -- 1.2 Social Identity Theory -- 1.3 Thurlings' Theory of the Social Position, Attitude, and Strategy of Minorities -- 1.4 Research on Contemporary Jewish-Muslim Relations in Europe -- 1.5 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- 2. Historical Roots -- 2.1 The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries -- 2.2 The Nineteenth Century -- 2.3 The Twentieth Century up to and Including the Second World War -- 2.4 From the Second World War to the Rushdie Affair -- Notes -- References -- 3. Jews and Muslims in London and Amsterdam -- 3.1 Jews in London -- 3.2 Muslims in London -- 3.3 Jews in Amsterdam -- 3.4 Muslims in Amsterdam -- 3.5 Jews and Muslims in London and Amsterdam Compared -- 3.5.1 Size -- 3.5.2 Recognisable Identity -- 3.5.3 Organisation -- 3.5.4 Social Position -- 3.5.5 Transnational Ties -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- 4. Developments in Jewish-Muslim Relations -- 4.1 Origins -- 4.2 Jewish-Muslim Relations in London -- 4.2.1 The 1990s: An Auspicious Start -- 4.2.2 The 2000s: Explosive Growth -- 4.2.3 The 2010s: Stabilisation and Moderate Growth -- 4.3 Jewish-Muslim Relations in Amsterdam -- 4.3.1 The 1990s: A Cautious Beginning -- 4.3.2 The 2000s: Strong Growth -- 4.3.3 The 2010s: Moderate Growth -- 4.4 Jewish-Muslim Relations in London and Amsterdam Compared -- 4.4.1 Beginnings.

4.4.2 Numbers, Size, Professionalism, and Specialisation -- 4.4.3 Religious versus Secular Character -- 4.4.4 Themes -- 4.4.5 Impact -- 4.4.6 Social Embedding -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- Part II: Sources of Conflict and Cooperation -- 5. The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Terminology -- 5.3 The Conflict -- 5.4 Connections to Israel and the Palestinians -- 5.5 Diversity of Views -- 5.6 A Polarised Discourse -- 5.7 'Selfing' and 'Othering' -- 5.8 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- 6. Antisemitism and Islamophobia -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Terminology and Approach -- 6.3 Trend in Numbers of Registered Antisemitic and Islamophobic Incidents -- 6.4 Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the Political Domain -- 6.5 A Closer Look at Islamophobia among Jews and Antisemitism among Muslims -- 6.6 Experiences of Antisemitism and Islamophobia and Reactions -- 6.7 The Public Debate on 'New Antisemitism' -- 6.8 Reactions by Jewish and Islamic Institutions -- 6.9 The Policies of National and Local Governments -- 6.10 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- 7. Attacks on Jewish and Muslim Targets -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Terminology and Approach -- 7.3 The Development of the Terrorist Threat since 1990 -- 7.4 Experiences of Attacks and Reactions -- 7.5 The Public Debate on Attacks -- 7.6 The Reaction of Jewish and Islamic Institutions -- 7.7 The Policies of National and Local Governments -- 7.8 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- 8. War Commemorations -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Terminology and Approach -- 8.3 Commemorations in the UK and the Involvement of Jews and Muslims -- 8.3.1 Remembrance Day.

8.3.2 Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) -- 8.3.3 Kristallnacht Commemorations -- 8.3.4 Srebrenica Remembrance Day -- 8.4 Commemorations in the Netherlands and the Involvement of Jews and Muslims -- 8.4.1 4 and 5 May -- 8.4.2 The National Auschwitz Commemoration and Holocaust Memorial Day -- 8.4.3 The February Strike Commemoration -- 8.4.4 Kristallnacht Commemorations (1992-2019) -- 8.4.5 National Srebrenica Day -- 8.5 A Comparison of Jewish-Muslim Relations with Regard to War Commemorations in the UK and the Netherlands -- 8.5.1 Kristallnacht Commemorations -- 8.5.2 Srebrenica Memorial Day -- 8.6 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- 9. Connecting Themes -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Perceived Similarities of Religion and Culture -- 9.2.1 Interreligious Dialogue: Practices around Texts -- 9.2.1.1 London -- 9.2.1.2 Amsterdam -- 9.2.2 Interreligious Dialogue: Rituals and Festivals -- 9.2.2.1 London -- 9.2.2.2 Amsterdam -- 9.2.3 Culture: Theatre, Music, and Film -- 9.2.3.1 London -- 9.2.3.2 Amsterdam -- 9.3 Promotion of Common Interests in the Public Domain -- 9.3.1 London -- 9.3.2 Amsterdam -- 9.4 Contributions to Neighbourhoods, Cities, Countries, and the World -- 9.4.1 London -- 9.4.2 Amsterdam -- 9.5 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- Part III: Analyses and Conclusions -- 10. Jewish-Muslim Relations Analysed -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Institutional Factors: Ideology, Strategy, and Practical Matters -- 10.2.1 Ideology -- 10.2.2 Social Identity Strategies -- 10.2.3 Initiators, Organisation, and Resources -- 10.2.3.1 Initiators -- 10.2.3.2 Organisation -- 10.2.3.3 Resources -- 10.3 Positional Factors: Perceived Positions, Attitudes, and Strategies -- 10.3.1 Openness and Cooperation Strategies -- 10.3.2 Militancy and Conflict Strategies.

10.3.3 Fear and Avoidance Strategies -- 10.3.4 Indifferentism and Renunciation Strategies -- 10.4 Contextual Factors -- 10.4.1 Historical Factors -- 10.4.2 Trigger Factors -- 10.4.3 Public Opinion -- 10.4.4 Mainstream Christian Churches -- 10.4.5 Media -- 10.4.5.1 Portrayal of Jews and Muslims -- 10.4.5.2 Media and the Case of the 'Third Gaza War' -- 10.4.6 National and Local Governments -- 10.4.6.1 Support for Jewish-Muslim Dialogue and Cooperation -- 10.4.6.2 Equal and Unequal Treatment -- 10.4.6.3 The Treatment of Muslims in Anti-radicalisation and Anti-terrorism Policy -- Notes -- References -- Media Articles -- Publications -- Internet sources -- 11. Conclusions, Discussion, and Looking Ahead -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Conclusions -- 11.3 Discussion -- 11.4 Looking Ahead -- Notes -- References -- Media Article -- Publications -- Internet Sources -- Appendices -- Appendix I List of Institutions with Reference to Bilateral Jewish-Muslim Cooperation in London -- Appendix II List of Institutions with Reference to Bilateral Jewish-Muslim Cooperation in Amsterdam -- Appendix III Interview Topic List -- Background information about the organisation/project -- Background information about the respondent -- The organisation/project -- The organisation/project and external organisations, groups, and networks -- Notes -- Index.