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Tue, Nov 24, 2:00 PMInteressierte sind herzlich willkommen, sich über die vielfältigen und aktuellen Möglichkeiten des freiwilligen sozialen Engagements im Unionhilfswerk zu informieren. Von dem Vorlesen und der Ausflugsbegleitung der Jüngsten über die Unterstützung junger Menschen beim Berufseinstieg bis zum Besuch älterer Menschen und der Begleitung sterbender Menschen in der letzten Lebensphase bietet das Unionhilfswerk die ganze Bandbreite [sozialen Engagements](https://www.unionhilfswerk.de/engagement/finde-dein-engagement/). Für zwei Stunden im Jahr, in einem Projekt über zwölf Monate oder regelmäßig einmal die Woche engagieren – für jede Zeitvorstellung ist etwas dabei. Außerdem wird der Engagementrahmen mit Ansprechpartner\*innen, Begleitung, Qualifizierungen, Anerkennung und persönlicher Weiterentwicklung und Vernetzung vorgestellt. Veranstalter ist das Team *[die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk ](https://www.unionhilfswerk.de/engagement/)* der gemeinnützigen [Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin](https://www.unionhilfswerk.de/ueber-uns/stiftung-unionhilfswerk-berlin/). Zusammen mit Kolleg\*innen der vier bezirklichen Freiwilligenagenturen in Trägerschaft der Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin informieren und beraten wir Engagementinteressierte. Weitere Veranstaltungen findest Du unter [www.unionhilfswerk.de/engagement/#termine](http://www.unionhilfswerk.de/engagement/#termine). Verteiler für den monatlichen Newsletter [hier](https://www.unionhilfswerk.de/engagement/#newsletter).
9/11 Birds and the Bees - Dark English Stand-up Comedy
Sun, Nov 8, 8:30 PMA multi-awarding-winning dark Stand-up comedy hour in English about surviving the world's most infamous terrorist attack [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) Where were you on 9/11? Sitting in school? Sitting on the toilet? Nowhere of note? Well, Sofia May, the other hand, was running—for her life— from the dust cloud and debris as the World Trade Center toppled next to her school in downtown Manhattan and now, as an adult, she's processed a lot of that trauma, continues to grieve, and is ready to get hilarious. In this stand-up comedy solo hour, Sofia May takes the audience on a gruesome comedic journey of her experience as a tween survivor of the history's most outrageous terrorist attack. [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) "It’s the kind of story that, on paper, shouldn’t be funny and yet in Sofia’s hands, it absolutely is. Her delivery is fearless, and the material so far beyond the usual stand-up fare that it makes every “dating trauma” or “annoying in-law” anecdote feel laughably trivial." — The Nerd Party "Sofia was a student at the school closest to the towers when they fell on 9/11 and has been in therapy ever since. But this isn’t one of those Edinburgh Fringe sob story shows; it’s an hour of engaging and wickedly dark humour that Sofia navigates with a Cheshire Cat-like grin" — European Comedy Review [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) *** Venue: The Comedy Clubhouse (**Laietana (The Alcove), Barcelona**) Doors: 21:00 Showtime: 21:30 - 22:30 *** Tickets: [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) PAY WHAT YOU CAN About: Sofia May is a mutli-award-winning American stand-up comedy who was born and raised in New York City on Ren and Stimpy and bad boundaries. Her comedy style is dark and whimsical. People often say, “She’s so innocent! Just like O.J. Simpson!”. Awards: Best Stand-up Comedy - Edingburgh Fringe Indepedant Awards Best Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe - European Comedy Awards Shortlisted Nominee For Best Newcomer - British Comedy Guide's Comedian Choice AwardsReviews: "– and Sofia May, whose charming stage presence suggests the most potential." — The Guardian "She gives off the vibe that she’d give you a hug if you needed it, and while delivering said hug, stick a sign on your back that says a whole bunch of slurs." —European Comedy Review "Sofia May delivers a masterclass in pitch-black comedy." — The Nerd Party "A charming stand-out stand-up" — One4Review
Zustand unserer Demokratie
Fri, Nov 13, 6:30 PMWir Diskutieren in entspannter Atmosphäre über die aktuellen Zustände unseres Politischen Systems. Natürlich ist wie immer jede Person mit oder ohne Vorkenntnisse herzlich Eingeladen sich am Austausch zu beteiligen. Was gibt es schöneres, als am Freitag, den 13. über den Zustand unserer Demokratie zu Diskutieren: \- "Die Mitte" schmilzt ab \- AfD Zuwachs \- Die Berliner Linke \- Politische Berichterstattung \- Handhabung von Skandalen
Compassion, Empathy, and Love for Others: What Connects Us to Other People?
Sun, Nov 15, 10:00 AM### Compassion, Empathy, and Love for Others: What Connects Us to Other People? A friend tells us about a difficult situation, and we immediately feel for them. A stranger is sitting in tears on the subway, and we hesitate, wondering whether we should approach them. Someone expresses views that completely contradict our own, and suddenly we find it difficult to respond with understanding. Why are we so deeply affected by the suffering of some people, while the experiences of others barely touch us? And do we need to understand or even like someone in order to treat them with compassion? In everyday life, we often use words such as **empathy, compassion, and love for others** as though they mean the same thing. Yet they describe different ways of relating to one another. We can understand what another person is feeling without sharing their emotions. We can feel compassion for someone without truly knowing what their situation feels like. And we can choose to help someone even when that person is a complete stranger or someone we do not particularly like. But what actually connects us to one another? Is it our shared experiences, our ability to put ourselves in someone else's position, or our conscious decision to take responsibility for others? These questions also lead us to consider why our compassion is not always equally distributed. We may find it easier to empathize with people who are close to us, who share our values, or whose experiences resemble our own. But what happens when we encounter people whose beliefs, decisions, or actions we strongly disagree with? Can we still recognize their suffering and respond with humanity? Philosophy has explored these questions for centuries. While some thinkers regard compassion as the foundation of moral behavior, others question whether our emotions can reliably guide us toward what is right. Empathy can be selective, and feeling more compassion for one person than another does not necessarily mean that one deserves more consideration. This raises an important question: **Does compassion make us more moral, or can it sometimes make us biased and unfair?** And what about our motives for helping others? Does a good action have to come from genuine compassion to have moral value? Or can acting out of duty, responsibility, or moral conviction be just as meaningful, even when we feel little emotional connection? Finally, we must consider how far our responsibility for others extends. Most of us recognize certain obligations toward family and friends. But what about strangers, people living in distant countries, or even those we consider our enemies? Where does compassion end, and where should our moral responsibility begin? In this Meetup, we will explore these questions through **philosophy, psychology, moral reflection, and personal experience.** Together, we will consider what brings us closer to other people, why compassion sometimes reaches its limits, and whether we can treat others with humanity even when we cannot understand or accept their beliefs and actions. ### Questions for Discussion 1. Why do we feel more empathy and compassion for some people than for others? 2. What is the difference between understanding another person's feelings, sharing in their suffering, and consciously deciding to help them? 3. Can we genuinely feel compassion for people whose beliefs, values, or actions we strongly reject? 4. Is compassion a reliable foundation for moral decisions, or can our emotions make us biased and unfair? 5. Must a good deed arise from genuine compassion, or can acting out of duty or moral conviction be just as valuable? 6. How far does our responsibility for others extend — from family and friends to complete strangers, people in distant countries, or even those we consider our enemies? As always, this will be an open and thoughtful conversation, not about finding a single correct answer, but about exploring different perspectives, questioning our own assumptions, and learning from one another. Perhaps what connects us is not only our ability to understand or share another person's feelings, but also our willingness to care about their well-being, even when we feel no emotional closeness to them. 📅 Event Details 🗓️ **Date:** Sunday, November 15, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 11:00 📍 **Location:** Café Hardenberg, Hardenbergstraße 10, Berlin 📱 **WhatsApp:** For getting the materials, updates, and directions, join our group chat. [Group Chat Bio KI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)
Challenge Accepted!
Sat, Nov 14, 6:30 PMWelcome to "Challenge Accepted," the monthly head-to-head-to-head battle of some of the best improvisers in Berlin! This time, the points are *serious*, with the winner being awarded the coveted the Improv Challenge Cup. Our next show features: Minimi Dubilier (Chaos Theory, Destructive Creation) Marie Izard (Big Fries, Briefly Epic) Aaron Wallace (Nearly Terminal) Expect ridiculous characters, hilarious scenes and funny songs, all made up on the spot! Doors: 19:30, Show: 20:00 Advance tickets: https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows "A shameless ripoff of Make Some Noise on [Dropout.tv](http://Dropout.tv)" - Sam Reich\* "You should definitely subscribe to [Dropout.tv](http://Dropout.tv)" - Andrew Rae, hoping not to get sued \* not Sam Reich
Community Walk #01 — MITTE EDITION
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PMDON’T CRY. WALK! (Or cry and walk. We can multitask.) Lonely? Bored? Hungover? Whatever bullshit life is serving you right now, SERVING SMILES is serving a walk. Join us at Humbold Forum for a slow 3-5 km loop through Mitte. All fitness levels welcome. We’re walking, darling. Nobody’s training for anything. Come as you are. Wear whatever feels like you, plus enough layers to survive your styling choices. Meet someone new, talk absolute nonsense, have a deep chat, or just walk quietly with the group. You don’t owe anyone a conversation. No performance. No forced positivity. Just a little company and some deeply unnecessary strutting in awful November weather. Bring your (furry) friends. Come alone. Bring your weird little mood.
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