Navigating Antisemitism in the New School Year - Key Resources for Parents
Click on the image above to watch a National Townhall hosted by Naomi Parness with a panel of parents, educators and experts who discuss practical tools, a deeper understanding of the issues, and the confidence to advocate for your child’s well-being.
Recommended Resources for Parents in K-12 Education
Navigating Antisemitism in K-12 Toolkit: This resource, published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, provides parents with practical guidance for documenting incidents, supporting their children, and escalating concerns appropriately.
Report Hate to CIJA: if you have experienced or witnessed antisemitism, use CIJA’s national reporting tool, which tracks and documents incidents to measure and combat antisemitism nationwide. In an emergency, always call 911 first. For hate crimes or suspicious incidents, contact your local police and then your community security agency.
Request Legal Assistance: CIJA’s Legal Task Force (LTF) provides free legal support for those targeted by antisemitism. Begin by completing the intake form and a Staff Lawyer will follow up within three business days. For urgent cases, email [email protected].
Consult the Canadian Handbook on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism: An effective resource in efforts to address and combat antisemitism, including guidance for education and educational institutions.
Advocate for Training: Parents can advocate for the implementation of Unlearn It and other antisemitism training programs for teachers, administrators, and staff to ensure schools are equipped to identify and address antisemitism in the classroom and beyond.
Further Reading Recommended by Panelists:
- A Survey on Antisemitism in Ontario’s K-12 Schools (Robert Brym, 2025)
- How to Be an Ally in the Fight Against Hate (FSWC)
- Resources to Address and Challenge Antisemitism (ADL)
- Tips for Teaching Difficult History (Canadian Museum of History)
- Holocaust and Antisemitism Educators Association (HAEA)
- A Manifesto for Jewish Empowerment in Canada (Adam Hummel)
Book Recommendations by Dr. Jessica Shulman
- “The Number on My Grandfather’s Arm” by David Adler (Younger Children);
- “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark” by Debbi Levy;
- “It’s a Whole Spiel: Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories” edited by Katherine Locke and Laura Silverman (Teens);
- “OUCH! That Stereotype Hurts!” by Leslie Aguilar