Antisemitism: Then & Now – Awareness session (018926)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

Antisemitism did not begin with the Holocaust, nor did it die with the defeat of Nazism in 1945. Antisemitism has been called one of the world's oldest forms of hatred, dating back more than 2,000 years in the archeological record to Greek and Roman sources. Tragically, this type of hate continues to thrive today in the 21st century, with many of the same myths and tropes continuing to be perpetuated. This 1 ½ hour program will look at patterns of antisemitism evidenced from antiquity to present day, discussing how to identify this form of hate and suggest ways in which to address it in our contemporary world today.

Topics Covered:

The purpose of the program is to educate and build awareness about the topic of antisemitism from an historical to contemporary context. Understanding historical forms of antisemitism places current incidents within a broader spectrum of understanding of the seriousness and longevity of this form of hatred and intolerance. It also informs conversations about how naming and calling out antisemitism alongside building allyship can work towards countering this hate. All of this work is about valuing diversity and inclusion and using one's power and privilege to contribute to diversity and inclusion.

Presented by: The Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Secretariat and The Jewish Public Servants Network offered by The Center of Holocaust Studies in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD)

Facilitators:

• Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Director of Policy, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies
• Melissa Mikel, Director of Education, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies

Registration deadline : 3 working days prior to course date.

Cost: Free (subject to Training Cancellation Policy)

For more information: Contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accreditation by Law Societies:

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions, please contact the accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).