The Zelikovitz Centre is proud of this work, produced in collaboration with CHES between 2015-2020, while CHES was affiliated with the ZC.
The 2019 Teachers鈥� Workshop took place Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Temple Israel.
2019 Holocaust Education Month theme: Antisemitism Then and Now
This year marked 81 years since the outbreak of World War II.听聽 This year鈥檚 theme for Holocaust Education Month (HEM) was聽Antisemitism Then and Now.听We live in a world that is constantly changing, we are challenged by the rise of far-right extremist groups, fake news, and the聽increase in antisemitism and racism.听This reality compelled us to focus HEM programs on antisemitism. It is a theme that ran through this HEM launch event and two of our workshops, the Teachers鈥� Workshop and a Law Enforcement Workshop.听 A theme that聽offers points of entry for learning about the dangers of hate and discrimination.
The Teachers鈥� Workshop theme explored the complexities of antisemitism through the Ages and was facilitated by Bernie Farber聽the CEO of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. His career spans more than a quarter of a century focusing on human rights, anti-racism, pluralism and inter-ethnic/faith/race relations. His efforts have been documented in numerous Canadian human rights publications, newspapers, and magazines. He is a former chief executive officer of the Canadian Jewish Congress and his expertise has been sought by a broad range of organizations. And by聽Len Rudner聽a member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. He is a Principal at Len Rudner & Associates, a consultancy focusing on community advocacy, diversity, and human rights. He is the former Director of Community Relations and Outreach for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).
The material presented in the 2019 Teachers鈥� Workshop on November 14 is available here.听 Below are links to resources used during the 2019 Teachers鈥� Workshop. Additionally, we are providing you with sample lesson plans on the topic of antisemitism created by Kenra Maroz.
Workshop Outline
What is Antisemtism
- Various definitions
- IHRA definition
Historical/Philosophical Roots of Antisemitism
- From anti-Judaism to Antisemitism
- National Socialism and the Holocaust
Post-War to the Present
- Allen Gardens
- Racist Riots in Canada
- The Heritage Front
- The rise of the alt-Right
Our Challenges
- Holocaust Denial
- Technology/Social Media
- Demagogues and Populists
- Recruitment
Our response
- Holocaust Education
- But not just Holocaust Education
- Creating a responsible citizenry
- Practicing what we preach
Resources
Images used in the workshop Antisemitism Then and Now
Kenra Maroz: Antisemitism Through the Ages – Guideline to Contents of Lesson Plans
Introduction Page
Part One: Historical Background Details
- 鈥淏asic Time Line Ancient World鈥�
- 鈥淐hristian Attitudes and Legislation Concerning Jews鈥�
Part Two: Lesson Plans
- Lesson One: Text — 鈥淎 Jewish Lament鈥� (poem)
- Discussion Questions for 鈥淎 Jewish Lament鈥�
- Lesson Two: Text 鈥� 鈥淭erezin鈥� (poem)
- Discussion Questions for 鈥淭erezin鈥�
- Lesson Three: Text 鈥� 鈥淭oronto Public School Responds to Anti-Semitic Incident鈥� (article)
- Discussion Questions for 鈥淭oronto Public School . . .鈥�
Part Three: Text Source Credits