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College can be an exciting time, but it can be particularly challenging for those who identify as Jewish. Antisemitism is an insidious form of hate that continues to be a threat. Nearly one-third of Jewish students in the U.S. have personally experienced antisemitism on campus. This can impede a student’s ability to participate in classes, join clubs and display their Jewish identity proudly. Welcome to Antisemitism on Campus!This self-paced, interactive learning module empowers student…

Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsAll young people should be able to feel safe, included and respected in their classrooms and schools. Unfortunately, many do not. A recent study of high school students found that nearly four in ten students experienced identity-based bullying or bullying related to an aspect of their identity such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical appearance.   How can we listen and learn from young people about…

Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsYou may have heard about “swatting” because it's been in the news recently. What exactly is swatting? Why do people do it?  Because young people are exposed to swatting online, on both mainstream websites and the “dark web” (i.e., hidden websites) and because some swatting incidents begin in online gaming or other digital platforms, it is an important topic to discuss with young people.  Swatting is &ldquo…

Explore powerful stories from young people who have experienced bias in their school communities.

Explore with young people the experiences of people with disabilities, the bias and discrimination they face, and the struggle to continue fighting for their rights.

There are many benefits of humor. A good joke can ease tension in a stressful situation. Humor can connect people and bring them together. Jokes can bring levity to a situation that begs for lightheartedness. Being funny can signal to others who you are.  Humor can even open a conversation that previously felt closed or off-limits.  However, jokes and humor, when they target social identity groups, can do the opposite. They can make people feel unsafe, disconnected, excluded and…

Build skills to recognize and address antisemitism by exploring Jewish identity and unpacking the definition of antisemitism.

Engage in a family conversation about accommodations are and why people with disabilities need them.

Learn helpful approaches educators can use to talk with young people about extremism and how to help young people resist and counter it.

Explore the difference and disconnect between intent and impact and why "impact" should be prioritized.