None is Too Many: Antisemitism in Canada's Past
On-Demand
Virtual
Explore Canada’s restrictive immigration policies that led to the refusal to accept Jewish refugees from Europe during the years 1933–1948. Joined by Dr. Harold Troper, Jewish Canadian historian and author of None is Too Many: Canada And The Jews Of Europe 1933-1948, we will study how antisemitism contributed to these policies and helped define Canada’s universe of obligation. We will specifically examine how Canada turned away the MS St Louis, a ship carrying 937 Jewish refugees attempting to escape Nazi Germany.
Preparing Your Classroom for Conversations about Antisemitism
On-Demand
Virtual
Introducing your students to sensitive subjects such as historical and contemporary antisemitism requires a supportive and reflective learning environment. Join us as we model pedagogical approaches and tools that are central to creating such a classroom community. You will leave with concrete strategies you can use to engage your class when discussing cases of antisemitism, as well as other difficult issues.
After Charlottesville: How Uncomfortable Conversations Can Overcome Hate
On-Demand
Virtual
Watch this conversation with journalist and author Eli Saslow to learn how white-supremacist ideas migrated from the far-right fringe to the streets of Charlottesville and beyond.
Teaching about Contemporary Antisemitism in Canada
On-Demand
Virtual
Learn about the increasing number of hate crimes fueled by antisemitism in recent years in Canada, as well as examples of individuals, groups, and civic leaders standing up and speaking out against hate. Jeff McGuire, Executive Director of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will speak about the rising rates of Antisemitic hate crimes in Ontario and the ways that police units across Ontario are responding. We will also explore the role of upstanders, and provide models for addressing hatred and intolerance for all of us to follow.
Facing Hate: Confronting Antisemitism in Our Schools
On-Demand
Virtual
Young people are exposed to antisemitism in rapidly changing ways, both on school campuses and on unmonitored digital spaces like social media platforms and gaming sites. Join our panel conversation with classroom teachers as we unpack the challenges and opportunities of addressing antisemitism in classrooms.
Democracy at Risk: Holocaust and Human Behavior
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St. Louis, MO
Discover new strategies for teaching about the Holocaust and contemporary antisemitism to foster civic engagement, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and empathy. This event will occur in-person.
The Art of Listening – Video Testimony and the Study of History
On-Demand
Virtual
Join Facing History and the Fortunoff Video Archive to explore ways to use archival testimony to connect students to the lived experiences of survivors.
Teaching for Equity and Justice in the Context of Jewish Education
Self-Paced Course
Virtual
This self-paced online workshop has been tailored specifically for educators in Jewish settings as they move to more equitable practices that enable all students to find their voice and civic agency, become critical thinkers, and be fully engaged in their education.
Getting Started with Holocaust and Human Behavior
Self-Paced Course
Virtual
This interactive self-paced workshop will support you in teaching a short unit of study of Holocaust and Human Behavior.
Teaching Holocaust and Human Behaviour Manchester Workshop
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Manchester, UK
Explore our Teaching Holocaust and Human Behaviour unit and learn how to help your students wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this catastrophic period of history. This event is in-person and for teachers in the UK.
Fragility of Freedom: Discussing Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 in the Classroom
On-Demand
Virtual
Watch this 1 hour webinar to gain ideas and inspiration for how to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in your classroom.