Confronting Anti-Semitism

Confronting Anti-Semitism Program Overview

The Confronting Anti-Semitism Program is designed to empower the Jewish community to respond to anti-Semitic incidents and to challenge the persistent anti-Semitic myths and stereotypes in which many of these conflicts are rooted. Through interactive tools and role-play the program’s workshops help Jewish teenagers and their families develop a strong, positive Jewish identity and acquire the tools and skills necessary to effectively and assuredly respond to insensitive behavior, bias and prejudice. 

Confronting Anti-Semitism for Middle and High School Students

ADL’s Confronting Anti-Semitism middle and high school program helps Jewish youth, their families, and other community members develop the essential skills needed to:

• Increase awareness of anti-Semitism in their environment.
• Assess specific incidents of anti-Semitism and select appropriate responses.
• Challenge anti-Semitic myths with facts
• Respond to hate-motivated incidents in school and the community at large
• Enhance leadership skills by developing the willingness, motivation and commitment to take personal action to create respectful and inclusive schools and communities

Confronting Anti-Semitism workshops are interactive, can be customized to address specific needs, and are available in various lengths ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours.