The SchUM Cities of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz Association (SchUM-Städte Speyer, Worms, Mainz e.V.) was founded in connection with the nomination of the Jewish heritage of the SchUM sites in Speyer, Worms, and Mainz for UNESCO World Heritage status. Until 2020, one of the association’s primary tasks was to develop the management plan as part of the nomination dossier for the UNESCO World Heritage application.

Since its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the association has been working in collaboration with the state, ministries, cities, specialized agencies, institutions, academic and museum organizations, as well as tourism agencies, educational institutions, associations, and interested private individuals to further explore and communicate the Jewish heritage of the SchUM sites, plan projects and initiatives, and implement a unified public image.

The goal is, in accordance with UNESCO guidelines, to preserve Germany’s first Jewish UNESCO World Heritage site for future generations, to educate the public about it, and thereby make it even more accessible.

The association’s bylaws and rules of procedure can be found at https://schumstaedte.de/verein/ (opens in a new tab)

Contact:

Birgit Kita, M.A.
, Executive Director of SchUM-Städte e.V.
, World Heritage Coordinator for SchUM Sites

Email: birgit.kitaschumstaedtede
Phone: +49 6241 853 8400

Laura Karnasch, M.A.
, Public Relations and Outreach

Email: laura.karnaschschumstaedtede
Phone: +49 6241 853 8401