À Sarajevo, juifs et musulmans n'oublient pas leur histoire commune
Summary
This episode explores the historic Jewish-Muslim coexistence in Sarajevo, highlighting centuries of cultural exchange and mutual aid during WWII and the 1990s siege. Host Aurélie Kieffer interviews journalist Rémi Ourdan and historian Vladimir Fichera about the community’s resilience, the preservation of the Sarajevo Haggadah, and current political tensions. Despite rising antisemitism and ethnic divisions, the report emphasizes the enduring spirit of solidarity that defines the city.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Sarajevo's religious diversity and history
Political exclusion of Jews and Roma under Dayton Accords
Guest introductions and context for the report
Sephardic heritage and the Sarajevo Haggadah
Ladino language and cultural traditions
The Jewish cemetery and the legend of Rabbi Moshe Davon
Stelećak tombstones and medieval Bosnian history
WWII genocide and the Italian occupation zone
Muslims saving Jews and the Haggadah during WWII
Solidarity during the 1992-1995 siege of Sarajevo
Benevolentia's ongoing humanitarian aid efforts
Rising antisemitism and security in modern Sarajevo
Komšiluk: The art of neighborly coexistence
Historical analysis of the Haggadah's protection
Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences on the community
Religion as identity versus belief in Bosnia
Andalusian legacy and youth perspectives on Israel
Nationalist tensions and the fractured Bosnian state
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