Anti-Antisemitism: Pedagogy For Countering Jew Hatred
Empower yourself with the knowledge and strategies to recognize, understand, and counter antisemitism in educational settings. This self-paced online module equips teachers and administrators with practical tools for creating inclusive classrooms.
Earn Official New York State CTLE Credit
Project Witness is an approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) with the New York State Education Department. Complete this course and earn 1 CTLE clock hour toward your New York professional-development requirement — backed by an official Certificate of Completion.
Mosad Harim Levin d/b/a Project Witness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders, and Level III Teaching Assistants.
What You'll Learn
Recognize & Understand Antisemitism
Learn to identify antisemitism in its many forms — from historical tropes to modern-day expressions — and understand the mechanisms behind it.
Historical Roots & Modern Manifestations
Trace the origins of antisemitism as the "longest hatred" and explore how it has evolved and adapted to contemporary contexts.
Strategies to Counter Antisemitism
Develop practical strategies to intervene when encountering antisemitism in the classroom, school, or community.
Proactive Teaching Approaches
Access lesson plans, resources, and pedagogical frameworks for proactively teaching about antisemitism in age-appropriate ways.
Course Curriculum
Empower teachers to combat antisemitism through shared experiences and foundational knowledge.
- Opening Remarks by Dr. Berenbaum (3:41)
- Help & FAQs (4:24)
- Opening Questions
- Course Overview
Clarify the meaning, origins, and manifestations of antisemitism.
- Defining Antisemitism (6 min)
- Section Questions
- Wrapping Up
Understand why antisemitism is called the "longest hatred" and how it has evolved over centuries.
- Origins & Evolution of Antisemitism (8 min)
- Section Questions
- Wrapping Up
Examine contemporary manifestations of Jew hatred in modern society.
- Today's Antisemitism (12 min)
- Section Questions
- Wrapping Up
Develop strategies to react and intervene when encountering antisemitism.
- En/Countering Antisemitism (5 min)
- Section Questions
- Wrapping Up
Learn proactive strategies for engaging education about antisemitism.
- Teaching About Antisemitism (5 min)
- Section Questions
- Wrapping Up
Access further reading, microlearning materials, and documentary content.
- Closing Questions
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources & Further Reading
A Holocaust docudrama exploring the consequences of unchecked social hatred.
- Devorah's Hope — Full Film (1:15:42)
10 comprehensive, ready-to-use lesson plans for your classroom.
- Downloadable Lesson Plans (3 sets)
Israel B. Bitton
Israel B. Bitton is the Deputy Director of Project Witness and author of A Brief and Visual History of Antisemitism, an augmented-reality textbook. He is an educator, researcher, writer, producer, and filmmaker dedicated to creating impactful Holocaust education programs and combating antisemitism. At his initiative, Project Witness has developed a host of digital curricula, films, and immersive experiences that bring the lessons of the Holocaust in an engaging manner to educators and students around the world.
Enroll Today
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to counter antisemitism in your classroom and community.
- Self-paced online format — learn on your schedule
- Official NYSED CTLE Certificate of Completion — 1 clock hour
- 60 minutes of expert-led content
- Includes lesson plans and full-length docudrama