There are many narratives, viewpoints and examples of antisemitism filling our news and social media channels. Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP has compiled a collection of resources to help you create space for conversation and learning and give you the tools you need to combat antisemitism in all its forms.
Creating Space for Conversation and Questions
With all of today’s news, it can be overwhelming to take it all in. It’s important to create time and space to talk about what’s happening in the world around us. Reach out to friends and trusted adults for support in answering your questions, and don’t be afraid to ask the tough ones.
- After Colleyville: Discussing Trauma, Security and Safety with Students (The Jewish Education Project)
- Antisemitism Conversation Guide (Moving Traditions)
- Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories About Bias and Injustice (Anti-Defamation League)
- How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism (PJ Library)
- How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War (Common Sense Media)
- Tools and Tactics for Navigating Antisemitism (TribeTalk and Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP)
- What Should Kids Understand About Antisemitism? (JewishBoston)
Learning About Antisemitism
Antisemitism comes in many forms and is identified differently. Start by taking some time to learn what it is and how you can identify it. With social media and the 24-hour news cycle, it’s easier than ever to access news and being able to separate fact and opinion is crucial to forming your own understanding of an issue or topic.
- Antisemitism in the 21st Century (MyJewishLearning.com)
- Antisemitism and Religious Intolerance (Facing History & Ourselves)
- Antisemitism Resources (The Lookstein Center)
- Antisemitism: Then and Now (Together Beat Hate)
- Contemporary Antisemitism and Youth (Facing History & Ourselves)
- Old Hatred, New Paradigms: Combating Antisemitism in the Twenty-First Century (Facing History & Ourselves)
- Pride and Prejudice: Educational Resources on Antisemitism (The Jewish Education Project)
- Teaching Current Events: Bigotry and Hate (Facing History & Ourselves)
- Translate Hate (American Jewish Committee)
- Unpacked for Educators: Antisemitism (OpenDor Media)
Podcasts and Stories
- Antisemitism on the College Campus (Dr. Rachel Fish, TribeTalk)
- Forms Antisemitism Takes (Dr. Rachel Fish, TribeTalk)
- Student Voices (TribeTalk)
Standing Up and Speaking Out
- Antisemitism Uncovered Toolkit: Resources to Speak Up, Share Facts and Show Strength Against Hate (Anti-Defamation League)
- Center for Combatting Antisemitism (StandWithUs)
- Confronting Antisemitism and Hate (JewishBoston)
- Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate (Anti-Defamation League)
- Resources to Address and Challenge Antisemitism (Anti-Defamation League)
- Teen Antisemitism Task Force (Lappin Foundation)
Focusing on Mental Health
Many of us get into the habit of “doomscrolling” at some point, especially during moments or extended periods of crisis. Feeling “in the know” can be a helpful coping mechanism during times of uncertainty, but it’s important to be mindful of the impact on our mental health, and remember that it’s never selfish to take a break from the news and take a moment (or more) to practice self-care.
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