Please note the inclusion of these resources does not imply an endorsement by the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS). They are shared strictly for educational purposes. If you come across additional resources that may be useful, feel free to contact the college through our Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or OAREHRS at diversity@georgebrown.ca.
Understanding and Combating Antisemitism
Antisemitism is hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews because they are Jews. It is a common misconception that criticizing the nation of Israel is antisemitic, but this is false. It is essential to combat manifestations of antisemitism in our college community. For resources on this, see below:
- Webpages, Articles, Reports & Factsheets
- Holocaust Survivor Testimonies
- Resources & Training
- Notable Dates
- Community Supports
- Video
- Factsheet – Antisemitism in Canada
- On religious accommodation and discrimination in the experience of Jewish communities in Ontario – Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Confronting Antisemitism – City of Toronto
- Antisemitism by Independent Jewish Voices
- Jerusalem Declaration on antisemitism
- Curriculum on Antisemitism from a Framework of Collective Liberation
- Understanding antisemitism: An offering to our movement by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice
- Unraveling antisemitism by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice
- No IHRA campaign by Independent Jewish Voices
- What antisemitism is – and what it is not by Donna Nevel and Mark Tseng-Putterman
- On Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism and Dangerous Conflations
- Canada, antisemitism, and human rights
- Brief History of Antisemitism in Canada – A comprehensive overview of the history of antisemitism in Canada, provided by the Montreal Holocaust Museum.
- Canada, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust – Explores the relationship between Canada, antisemitism, and the Holocaust, with historical and contemporary insights.
- The Stain of Antisemitism in Canada – A Canadian Museum for Human Rights article reflecting on antisemitism in Canada, past and present.
- Us vs Them: The Process of Othering – This article explores how 'othering' creates divides and promotes discrimination, including antisemitism.
- The problem with Defining Antisemitism
- How Not to Fight Antisemitism – A report critiquing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism (IHRA-WDA)
- Holocaust Survivor Brings History to Life – An article about a Holocaust survivor sharing their personal story and reflections on history.
- Holocaust Survivor Nate Leipciger Shares His Story – Another testimonial from a Holocaust survivor, Nate Leipciger, offering insights into lived experiences during the Holocaust.
- Holocaust Survivor Suzanne Berliner Weiss – Personal website and Holocaust to Resistance, My Journey (memoir)
- Holocaust Survivor Dr. Gabor Maté: Video interview on the misuse of antisemitism and why fewer Jews identify with Israel (video interview)
- Holocaust Survivor Primo Levi inThe Drowned and the Saved (memoir)
Resource Guides:
- Talking to Kids about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict A Canadian Human Rights Commission guide on how to approach difficult conversations about the Israel-Palestine conflict with children.
- The Narrow Bridge Project: Love Thy Neighbours – A resource designed to identify, confront, and unpack the complicated issue of antisemitism.
- Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Creed – A policy guide from the Ontario Human Rights Commission on how to prevent discrimination based on creed, including addressing antisemitism.
- Dismantling Antisemitism Guide – The guide provides specific language recommendations to help people from all backgrounds to reshape conversations about antisemitism into ones that serve this purpose
Training:
- Jan 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- May – Jewish Heritage Month
- Rosh Hashanah - The exact date varies yearly but is almost always in September or October.
- Hanukkah - The exact date varies yearly but is almost always in November or December.
- Antisemitism and Holocaust Education (Canada) – A resource from Toronto Metropolitan University, focusing on antisemitism and its relationship to Holocaust education.
- Toronto for All: Confronting Antisemitism – An initiative from the City of Toronto aimed at addressing and confronting antisemitism within communities.
- NSCC Office of Human Rights and Equity Services: Antisemitism
- OHRC Statement on National Summit on Antisemitism – The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s statement on its participation in the National Summit on Antisemitism.
- What is Allyship – NSCC's Office of Human Rights and Equity Services resources for allyship.
- 5 Principles for Dismantling Antisemitism – An article on the progressive Jewish response to the Jerusalem Declaration.
Understanding Jewish Identities
Pew Research Center resource on the various identities of U.S. Jews (2021)
Jews of Colour Initiative – Community Education & Resources Page
