In the face of incidents of identity-based bullying and hate, including antisemitism, educators play an important role in shaping the perspectives of their students.

INTRODUCING OUR GROUNDBREAKING four-part digital learning experience designed to not only unravel the complexities of antisemitism, but to empower the next generation to challenge all forms of bias. Join us in reshaping the narrative, fostering deeper understanding and creating a sense of belonging, both inside and outside the classroom.

3 mins, 10 sec

Awareness to Action: Digital Student Course

How can understanding identity and challenging antisemitism empower your students to champion justice? Watch the video to learn more.

Why Participate?

  • Engaging Learning Experiences: The course builds a comprehensive learning arc, with each lesson building on the last one for a holistic understanding of antisemitism.
  • Real World Connections: Hear directly from Jewish students providing authentic perspectives and opportunities to foster empathy and understanding.
  • Practical Strategies: Equip students with the tools to recognize and challenge antisemitism when faced with it online, in their schools and in their communities.
Caucasian, Latin, African American, Hispanic Young Adults standing behind one another

Mini-Lesson 1: Exploring Jewish Identity

Students begin their learning journey by exploring the concept of identity, examining their own and hearing first-hand from Jewish young people about their own unique and diverse identities and experiences.

Young positive male student using laptop

Mini-Lesson 2: Recognizing Antisemitism

Students reflect on the groups to which they belong, explore stereotypes and myths surrounding Jewish people and develop the skills to recognize and analyze antisemitic language and images.

Concentrated multiracial university students in a discussion

Mini-Lesson 3: Challenging Antisemitism

Students analyze historical and present-day manifestations of antisemitism and gain insights and strategies to confront myths that fuel bias.

Rearview of friends linking arms in unity

Mini-Lesson 4: Championing Justice

Students learn about the Pyramid of Hate, a model that illustrates the escalation of bias, and discover ways to act as allies against antisemitism.

Not an educator and want to learn more about the course?

Please contact us at education@adl.org.

Additional Course Details

  • Cost: This course is free of charge to schools
  • Course length: 4 modules that can each be completed in less than 30 minutes
  • Grades: Middle and High School 
  • Course Implementation: An Educator Guide is included to support implementation of the learning experience
  • Professional Learning: Educators will also receive access to recommended professional learning and extension activities

Educators, sign up today to assign Awareness to Action®: Challenging Antisemitism to your students.

If you have any questions about this course, please contact education@adl.org.

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