Antisemitism Education
From awareness to action.
The Greenspon Center believes that today’s educators must have a profound understanding of both the history of antisemitism and its modern-day expressions. Our programs provide an in-depth exploration of how antisemitism has evolved and what its current forms mean for society today.
Antisemitism Education Programming Options
- School Programming
- In-School Presentations: Our educational specialists can deliver customized in-school programming that explores ancient Israel, Zionism, Israeli culture and society, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Student to Student Program: Teams of 2-4 Jewish high school students present about what being Jewish means to them, which includes personal encounters with antisemitism in their own lives and communities.
- Educator PD: Our team develops and delivers professional development programs that explore the history of antisemitism and enduring tropes, its evolution into contemporary forms—including anti-Zionism—and effective strategies for engaging students in these complex topics. We also equip administrators and school leaders with tools to enhance school safety by addressing antisemitism within their communities.
- Community Programs
- All options listed above can also be delivered in a community setting.
Antisemitism Education Resources for Educators in Secondary Spaces
The Greenspon Center is proud to partner with and/or endorse the following resources for classroom use.
Echoes and Reflections from Yad Vashem believes that understanding that antisemitism and hate can be antecedents to violence and genocide is a poignant and important lesson for students. Consider their unit plans on antisemitism and antisemitism after the Holocaust.
The ADL has launched a comprehensive online toolkit to help evaluate the content and materials used to explore Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust in classrooms. Whether you're reviewing an existing curriculum, selecting new resources, or responding to concerns about classroom materials, this toolkit equips you with the knowledge and confidence to ensure your teaching is grounded in accuracy and balance.
ICS provides K-12 educators with free professional learning and standards-driven resources on Judaism, Jewish history, and antisemitism. Consider their lesson plan on teaching antisemitism.
Facing History and Ourselves equips schools, districts, and teachers with the tools they need to shape the future by nurturing empathy, curiosity, and civic responsibility in young people. Peruse their collection on antisemitism lessons and resources.
IWitness from USC Shoah Foundation offers powerful, thought-provoking engagement with first-person stories from survivors and witnesses of genocide. We suggest their antisemitism activity and educator resources at large.
