Stand Up Against Antisemitism

Stand Up Against Antisemitism

Image depicting neo-Nazi graffiti

Image courtesy of Kamil Czaiński is cropped and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Antisemitism is called “the oldest hate” because it has ravaged Jews’ lives for more than 2,000 years. It continues. In 2022, 3,697 antisemitic incidents were recorded in the U.S. according to Statista. 

Educators, organization leaders, directors of faith communities, and others need the knowledge, to teach about antisemitism and to eliminate antisemitic stereotypes. 

Actions

1. Become certified on countering antisemitism

U.S. teachers, superintendents, and principals can participate in an online training to address antisemitism and Holocaust denial in schools. Participants earn a Shine A Light Educator Countering Antisemitism Certificate. 

The training is offered by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), in partnership with the University of Southern California’s Shoah Foundation, the American Federation of Teachers, and the American Jewish Committee. 

  1. Explore and apply to the Shine A Light program. 
  2. Earn 6 micro-credentials and become a certified Shine A Light Educator Countering Antisemitism. 
  3. Share your certification with school and district leaders with a letter of recognition from USC Shoah Foundation.

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Updated September 2023.