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Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism

Please join Facing History and Ourselves and the Holocaust and Social Justice Education Program of Chautauqua County on October 18th for our workshop “Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism.” This event will be held in-person.

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October 18, 2024 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm EDT

Chautauqua, NY

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Cost: Free

Multi-Session

Our multi-session professional learning series are designed for in-depth exploration of themes and topics that help educators strengthen their skills and competencies. Session information is included in the event details.

Instructor-Led

This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.

This event qualifies for Certificate of Completion.

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Antisemitism

Facing History’s Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior resource book
Classroom-ready resources to help students recognize and stand up to Contemporary Antisemitism
Access to Facing History’s online suite of resources and strategies for Social Studies and ELA educators

This professional learning opportunity will introduce Facing History’s resources for teaching about Holocaust and Human Behavior and then explore how antisemitic stereotypes and ideas from well before the Nazi era have been given new packaging and justification today. Blaming Jews for social ills and crises remains a convenient conspiracy theory when people in a community are experiencing fear and anxiety. This workshop will provide educators with resources that equip students to recognize contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and their origins.

Cost: FREE! Generously funded by the Holocaust and Social Justice Education Program of Chautauqua County.

Location: Lenna Hall, Chautauqua Institution
54 Palestine Ave, Chautauqua, NY 14757

Certificate of Completion

You may request a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of this professional development experience.

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Certificate of Completion

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