Harnessing the Power of Literature to Combat Antisemitism
On-Demand
Virtual
In this webinar, we spoke with two YA authors who used literature to stand up against bigotry, and a fellow who wrote a toolkit for confronting white nationalism in schools.
Shine A Light: Standing Together against Antisemitism
by
Sara Bellin
Facing History partners with Shine A Light to combat antisemitism, and explore how antisemitism shows up in classrooms, communities, and digital spaces.
Expressing Diversity in Jewish Identity: Blending In and Standing Out
This two-day lesson uses the story of Purim as a frame to examine how Jews have preserved and protected their identities and culture in dominant societies by choosing when to blend in and when to stand out.
Research released by the Claims Conference found that 49% of U.S. millennials and generation Z have seen Holocaust denial or distortion content online—and that one in five U.S. millennials and generation Z surveyed in New York believe that Jews caused the Holocaust. This toxic combination of ignorance allied with antisemitic hatred continue to permeate global consciousness, and teachers have an important part to play in turning the tide.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is Thursday, January 27th. This is a day when we remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, their loved ones, and the ways in which this incalculable tragedy has transformed our world. It is also a time for educators to ensure their readiness to integrate instruction on the Holocaust into their annual teaching plans.