Tool Kit for Confronting Antisemitism

TOOL KIT FOR

CONFRONTING ANTISEMITISM

INTRODUCTION At the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (DHHRM), we are committed to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. The principal way we fulfill this commitment is through education. We offer a diverse group of programs that engage with the history highlighted in our permanent exhibition. With antisemitism on the rise, we must offer the tools and means to help people better understand antisemitism, its history, and its impact today.

As a history museum, our role is to be a convener in the community, engaging in meaningful discussion of current issues rooted in our understanding of the past. Through this tool kit, we provide some of our resources and share information from other trusted sources.

It is our great hope that this will further our community’s education and understanding of this important topic.

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WHAT IS ANTISEMITISM? ANTISEMITISM Since 2016, the U.S., as one of 31 member nations of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), has used the IHRA’s working definition of antisemitism, including its examples: Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.

ANTISEMITISM

= HATRED OF JEWS

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RACIAL ANTISEMITISM

ANTIJUDAISM

False belief that Jews are a race and a threat to other races.

Hatred of Jews as a religious group

ANTI-JEWISH CONSPIRACY THEORY False belief that Jews want to control and take over the world.

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Contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere could include, but are not limited to: • Calling for, aiding in, or justifying the killing or harming of Jews in the name of a radical ideology or an extremist view of religion.

• Making dehumanizing, demonizing, or stereotypical allegations about Jews or the power of Jews as a collective — such as the myth about a world Jewish conspiracy or of Jews controlling the media, economy, government, or other societal institutions.

• Accusing Jews as a people of being responsible for real or imagined wrongdoing committed by a single Jewish person or group, or even for acts committed by non-Jews.

• Denying the fact, scope, mechanisms (e.g., gas chambers), or intentionality of the genocide of the Jewish people at the hands of National Socialist German Worker’s (Nazi) Party and its supporters and accomplices during World War II (the Holocaust).

• Accusing the Jews as a people, or Israel as a state, of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust.

• Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations.

• Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.

• Applying double standards by requiring of Israel a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation.

• Using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism (e.g., claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) to characterize Israel or Israelis.

• Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.

• Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the State of Israel.

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STATISTICS ON ANTISEMITISM In recent years, the United States and the world have seen an increase in antisemitism. The deadly attacks on synagogues in Pittsburgh, PA and Poway, CA have made American Jews feel more vulnerable, as have the ideological and political attacks against Jewish students on many of our nation’s campuses. Several organizations monitor antisemitism and provide statistics to the public. These are important tools in understanding and fighting against antisemitism.

• FBI Hate Crime Statistics https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/hate-crimes • Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2020 Audit on Antisemitic Incidents: https://www.adl.org/audit2020 • American Jewish Committee (AJC) 2020 The State of Antisemitism in America: https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismReport2020?utm_campaign=report2020&utm_source=global.ajc. org&utm_medium=splash&utm_content=antisemitismreportTHSurvey2020

GENERAL TIPS • Educate yourself about the long history of antisemitism and its modern forms.

• Avoid using anti-Jewish language or making references to Jewish stereotypes.

• Speak out against antisemitic jokes, slurs, and comments. Silence can send the message that such comments are acceptable.

• Avoid attributing the actions of an individual to an entire group of people.

• Report incidents of antisemitism and antisemitic websites to local law enforcement and the AntiDefamation League.

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TIPS FOR EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS • Include a discussion on antisemitism and its history in the general curriculum or during Holocaust Remembrance Week.

• Attend and encourage educators to attend professional development on antisemitism.

• Create policies and classroom environments that are inclusive of Jewish students.

• Implement an anonymous online reporting system where students can share safety concerns and incidents of anti-Jewish bullying and hate speech.

• Report incidents of antisemitism to your local law enforcement, the Anti-Defamation League, and TEA Equal Educational Opportunity Office.

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MUSEUM RESOURCES Classroom Resources: • Video Toolbox: What is Antisemitism? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VSlXZwSQ824IoAhRSH1C7dP0rlH7u9KW/view?usp=sharing • Infographic: Antisemitism Explained https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hdu53cSYwqPivqQo1j4n_Yje8uu5HitP/view?usp=sharing • What does it mean to be Jewish? https://prezi.com/view/I2UclPDMNEunu1K3zfzf/ • Lesson on History of Antisemitism https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/online-resources-and-lessons-for-educators • Holocaust Remembrance Week Resources https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1siouFqUDx0vtSUIIVK4q9T1ioHaAg8ss Virtual Field Trips and Education Programs: • Holocaust/Shoah Wing https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/plan-your-virtual-field-trips-and-education-programs/ • What is an Upstander? https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/plan-your-virtual-field-trips-and-education-programs/ • Understanding Unconscious Bias https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/plan-your-virtual-field-trips-and-education-programs/ • Public Program Series: Crucial Conversations: Confronting Antisemitism https://www.dhhrm.org/programs-and-events/ • Professional Development: Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Conference https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/educator-professional-development/

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OTHER RESOURCES • Anti-Defamation League: • BINAH Program https://www.adl.org/education/antisemitism • Antisemitism Uncovered Toolkit https://www.adl.org/antisemitism-uncovered-toolkit-resourcesto-stand-up-share-facts-and-show-strength-against-hate • Religion in Public Schools https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/religion-in-public-schools • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adl_national/ • Antisemitism Education Initiative at University of California, Berkeley: Antisemitism in Our Midst Training Film https://jewishstudies.berkeley.edu/antisemitism-education/ • Echoes and Reflections: Lesson on Antisemitism https://echoesandreflections.org/unit-2antisemitism/?state=open#content • Facing History and Ourselves: Antisemitism and Religious Intolerance Lessons and Resources https://www.facinghistory.org/topics/antisemitism-religious-intolerance • Jewish Community Relations Council for the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas: Student to Student Program https://www.jcouncil.org/get-involved/student-to-student • Movimiento contra la Intolerancia: ¿Qué es el Antisemitismo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hej2YL98g • U.S. Department of Education: Combating Discrimination against Jewish Students (informational flyer) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/jewish-factsheet-201701.pdf • UNESCO: Addressing Anti-Semitism Through Education - Guidelines for Policymakers https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000263702 • American Jewish Committee’s Translate Hate Glossary https://www.ajc.org/translatehateglossary

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OTHER RESOURCES (CONT.) • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: • Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial https://www.ushmm.org/antisemitism • Responding to the Rise in Antisemitism https://www.facinghistory.org/educator-resources/ current-events/responding-rising-antisemitism • Unpacked for Educators: Why Being Jewish Feels Unsafe https://unpacked.education/video/where-is-it-not-safe-to-be-jewish/ • USC Shoah Foundation: • Focal Point - Antisemitism https://sfi.usc.edu/focalpoint/antisemitism • IWitness – Testimony on Antisemitism https://iwitness.usc.edu/sfi/BrowseTopics.aspx • Yad Vashem: Online Course https://www.yadvashem.org/education/online-courses/antisemitism.html

Screenshot from Yad Vashem’s Online Course - Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

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TIPS FOR STUDENTS • Report incidents of antisemitism to your parents, caregivers, teachers, or other adult.

• Learn about antisemitism. Do some research and ask adults questions.

• Start an open dialogue with your parents, caregivers, and teachers about antisemitism.

• Get engaged in your community. Look for volunteer opportunities that expand your knowledge of Judaism and Jewish culture.

Museum Resources: • Video Toolbox: What is Antisemitism? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmIXT-JQQ7SshuTIBhp2ZX4wWPE8H7PX/view?usp=sharing • Ask Me! Confront Antisemitism Flipgrid https://flipgrid.com/c4084958 • Every Child Has a Name Student Project https://www.dhhrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Every_Child_Legacy_Project_2020.pdf • Upstander Institute (Ages 11-18) https://www.dhhrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021_Upstander_Institute_Flyer.pdf • Camp Upstander (Ages 5-10) https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/virtual-camps/ • Volunteer at the Museum (9th grade+) https://www.dhhrm.org/support/volunteer/ • Museum Junior Board (9th - 12th grade) https://www.dhhrm.org/support/junior-board/

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TIPS FOR STUDENTS (CONT.) • Anti-Defamation League: • Antisemitism Today https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/antisemitism-today • Hate Symbols https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resource-knowledgebase?rtype%5B65%5D=65 • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adl_national/ • Movimiento contra la Intolerancia: ¿Qué es el Antisemitismo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hej2YL98g • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Why the Jews? https://www.ushmm.org/antisemitism/what-is-antisemitism/why-the-jews-history-of-antisemitism • Unpacked: Why Being Jewish Feels Unsafe https://unpacked.education/video/where-is-it-not-safe-to-be-jewish/ • USC Shoah Foundation: Focal Point - Antisemitism https://sfi.usc.edu/focalpoint/antisemitism • American Jewish Committee’s Translate Hate Glossary https://www.ajc.org/translatehateglossary

Screenshot from USC Shoah Foundation: Focal Point - Antisemitism

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TIPS FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS • Start conversations with your children about Judaism, Jewish culture, the history of antisemitism, and incidents related to antisemitism.

• Teach your children the significance of hate speech and symbols.

• Report incidents of hate speech and antisemitism to your local law enforcement and the AntiDefamation League.

Museum Resources: • Public Program Series: Crucial Conversations: Confronting Antisemitism https://www.dhhrm.org/programs-and-events/ • What does it mean to be Jewish? https://prezi.com/view/I2UclPDMNEunu1K3zfzf/ • Infographic: Antisemitism Explained https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hdu53cSYwqPivqQo1j4n_Yje8uu5HitP/view?usp=sharing • Video Toolbox: https://www.dhhrm.org/educators/online-resources-and-activities-for-families/ • What is Antisemitism? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmIXT-JQQ7SshuTIBhp2ZX4wWPE8H7PX/view?usp=sharing • Introducing the Holocaust to Children https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmIXT-JQQ7SshuTIBhp2ZX4wWPE8H7PX/view?usp=sharing

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TIPS FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS (CONT.) Other Resources: • Anti-Defamation League: • Antisemitism Today https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/antisemitism-today • Hate Symbols https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resource-knowledge-base?rtype%5B65%5D=65 • Antisemitism Uncovered Toolkit https://www.adl.org/antisemitism-uncovered-toolkit-resourcesto-stand-up-share-facts-and-show-strength-against-hate • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adl_national/ • Movimiento contra la Intolerancia: ¿Qué es el Antisemitismo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hej2YL98g • PJ Library: How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/ february-2017/how-to-talk-to-children-about-anti-semitism • Unpacked: Why Being Jewish Feels Unsafe https://unpacked.education/video/where-is-it-not-safe-to-be-jewish/ • Yad Vashem: Antisemitism from the Video Toolbox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re3kZcrKPmM&t=2s • American Jewish Committee’s Translate Hate Glossary https://www.ajc.org/translatehateglossary

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TIPS FOR PROFESSIONALS • Implement an anonymous online reporting system where employees can privately and securely share safety concerns, antisemitic incidents, and hate speech.

• Report incidents of antisemitism to your local law enforcement, the Anti-Defamation League, and the TEA Equal Educational Opportunity Office.

• Create policies and work environments that are inclusive of Jewish employees. Be aware of Jewish religious holidays and recognize cultural differences and traditions.

• Create a “Zero Indifference” policy that specifically references antisemitism.

• Address antisemitism through education.

Museum Resources: • Public Program Series: Crucial Conversations: Confronting Antisemitism https://www.dhhrm.org/programs-and-events/ • Programs for Professionals https://www.dhhrm.org/programs-and-events/programs-for-professionals/ • Video Toolbox: What is Antisemitism? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmIXTJQQ7SshuTIBhp2ZX4wWPE8H7PX/ view?usp=sharing

Screenshot from Video Toolbox: What is Antisemitism?

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TIPS FOR PROFESSIONALS (CONT.) Other Resources: • Anti-Defamation League: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/civil-rights/religiousfreedom/ religiousaccomodworkplace/religiousaccommodwkplacerevised07-29-15.pdf • AJC: The Working Definition of Antisemitism https://www.ajc.org/the-working-definition-of-antisemitism • Antisemitism Education Initiative at University of California, Berkeley: Antisemitism in Our Midst Training Film https://jewishstudies.berkeley.edu/antisemitism-education/antisemitism-antisemitismtraining-film/#film • Institute for the Global Study of Antisemitism and Policy https://isgap.org • Movimiento contra la Intolerancia: ¿Qué es el Antisemitismo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hej2YL98g • U.S. State Department: Definition of Antisemitism https://www.state.gov/defining-anti-semitism/ • UNESCO: Addressing Anti-Semitism Through Education - Guidelines for Policymakers https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000263702 • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Podcast – Voices on Antisemitism https://www.ushmm.org/antisemitism/podcast • Yad Vashem: Antisemitism from the Video Toolbox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re3kZcrKPmM&t=2s • American Jewish Committee’s Translate Hate Glossary https://www.ajc.org/translatehateglossary

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BOOKS ON ANTISEMITISM FOR STUDENTS • A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards (Ages 3-7) • Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup by Pamela Mayer (Ages 4-9) • The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner (Ages 4-9) • Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story by Leslea Newman and Amy June Bates (Ages 5-8) • The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Back by Janice Cohn (Ages 7-11) • Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz (Ages 8-12) • Penny Levine is a Hard-Boiled Egg by Rebecca O’Connell (Ages 9+) • OyMG by Amy Fellner Dominy (Ages 11+) • Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (Ages 14+)

FILMS ON ANTISEMITISM • American History X | R | 1h 59min | Drama • Denial | PG-13 | 1h 49min | Biography, Drama • Driving Miss Daisy | PG | 1h 39min | Drama • Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations | Not Rated | 1h 23min | Documentary

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BOOKS ON ANTISEMITISM FOR ADULTS • A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism by Phyllis Goldstein • Denying the Holocaust by Deborah Lipstadt • Antisemitism: Here and Now by Deborah Lipstadt • A Lethal Obsession by Robert S. Wistrich • Antisemitism: What It Is. What It Isn’t. Why It Matters. by Rabbi Julia Neuberger • Belonging: The Story of the Jews 1492-1900 by Simon Schama • Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism by Denis Prager and Joseph Telushkin • How to Fight Anti-Semitism by Bari Weiss • The Changing Face of Anti-Semitism by Walter Laqueur • Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobson • See also: Jewish Book Council reading list on antisemitism: https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/books/reading-lists/anti-semitism

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