Recognizing and Responding to Antisemitism in Schools

ODIHR and UNESCO have partnered with the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation – Institute for Visual History and Education (USC SFI), the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the American Federation of Teachers to provide effective professional development opportunities for educators allowing them to expand their knowledge and improve their ability to counter antisemitism.

The first collaborative webinar on recognizing and responding to antisemitism in schools aims to introduce the concept of antisemitism and its various contemporary manifestations, including online and in the form of Holocaust denial and distortion.

Presenters will include:

Kateryna Ryabiko, First Deputy Director, ODIHR

Laura Shaw Frank, Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, American Jewish Committee

Alexandra Herzog, Deputy Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, American Jewish Committee

Karel Fracapane, Programme Specialist, Section of Global Citizenship and Peace Education, Division for Peace and Sustainable Development, Education Sector, UNESCO

Melissa Mott, Director of Echoes & Reflections, Anti-Defamation League

Participation

The webinar is intended for educators in the United States. Please register here to take part.

Background

Antisemitism poses a threat to the security of Jewish individuals and communities globally. Social media and other online platforms have amplified hateful messages and conspiracy theories that often target and scapegoat Jews and Jewish communities, as open antisemitism and Holocaust denial and distortion have entered mainstream discourses, including among young people.

Educational systems are an essential element in any comprehensive effort to address antisemitism. School leaders and teachers have a duty to create school environments that are safe and inclusive.