ICCJ 2026 Conference in Hanover / Germany
Preparations for ICCJ's 2026 international conference to be held in Hanover / Germany, July 12-15, are under way. The theme of the conference is "Repentance, Repair, and Reconciliation: Religious Resources for Tumultuous Times"
The conference is organized in collaboration with the
Deutscher Koordinierungsrat der Gesellschaften für christlich-jüdische Zusammenarbeit (DKR).
When relationships are strained, rebuilding them can be challenging. Over the last few generations, through dialogue, many Jews, Christians, and Muslims have overcome difficult histories, though there have been crises and controversies along the way. Each tradition has its own vocabulary and unique approaches to the concepts of repentance, repair and reconciliation; all, however, are based on affirming the dignity of every human being. How do we prioritize the inclusive and universal aspects of our traditions over any tribalism or bias against others? One aspect of the conference will focus on these teachings.
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A second dimension of the conference will be more practically oriented. Interreligious dialogue both benefited from and contributed to the deepening appreciation of the significance of repentance and repair in our shared societies. Repentance and repair have found expression in societal and political endeavors beyond the interreligious arena. For example, in Germany, the handling of the past has shaped several generations.
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At the 2026 annual conference of the ICCJ in Hanover we look forward to dialogue about religious resources for and various concepts of repentance, repair, and reconciliation in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.
During its three and a half days, the event will offer keynote lectures and plenary sessions on the theme as well as more than 20 interactive workshops, site visits, and excursions.