Anti-Semitism Then and Now
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
Cost: Free but registration is required by November 6, 2019 via https://carleton.ca/ches/tw19
Keynote Speakers
Bernie Farber
Bernie Farber is the CEO of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. His career spans more than a quarter of a century focusing on human rights, anti-racism, pluralism and inter-ethnic/faith/race relations. His efforts have been documented in numerous Canadian human rights publications, newspapers, and magazines. He is a former chief executive officer of the Canadian Jewish Congress and his expertise has been sought by a broad range of organizations.
Len Rudner
Len Rudner is a member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. He is a Principal at Len Rudner & Associates, a consultancy focusing on community advocacy, diversity, and human rights. He is the former Director of Community Relations and Outreach for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).
Parking is free | A light dinner will be included
The 2019 Annual Teachers’ Workshop is presented by: the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) in cooperation with the Azrieli Foundation, Temple Israel, and the Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies at Carleton University.
The objectives of the teacher’s workshop are to:
- Help teachers understand the basis for antisemitism through the ages.
- Provide specific case studies that teachers can share with their students as a way to deepen their understanding of this aspect of the Second World War and the world as it is evolving today.
- Understand the forceful impact of bullying and racism and develop empathy and compassion between individuals to educate for a better world.
- Understand current issues of discrimination, and promote equality and diversity in the school and beyond.
Workshop Outline
What is Antisemtism
- Various definitions
- IHRA definition
Historical/Philosophical Roots of Antisemitism
- From anti-Judaism to antisemitism
- National Socialism and the Holocaust
Post War to the Present
- Allen Gardens
- Racist Riots in Canada
- The Heritage Front
- The rise of the alt-Right
Our Challenges
- Holocaust Denial
- Technology/Social Media
- Demagogues and Populists
- Recruitment
Our response
- Holocaust Education
- But not just Holocaust Education
- Creating a responsible citizenry
- Practicing what we preach
Case Studies
