Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, and the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) have partnered to facilitate a second, four-session cohort-style program called Knowledge as Power: Educating Against Antisemitism.
The program is designed to equip participants with history, resources and confidence to stand up against antisemitism in daily life. The four-week course will be led by Jewish Experiences staff along with Dr. Benjamin Schneider and Rabbi Michael Zedek. Sessions will cover the history of antisemitism, examine modern tropes related to Zionism and Israel and provide strategies for responding when confronted with these issues.
The program will be held Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 19 and Dec. 3 and 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The J. Participants are asked to commit to all sessions.
Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 15. Participants will be notified of cohort selection by email on Oct. 22.
Netta Krashin, a past participant in the program, said the course “equips participants with the tools to recognize and confront antisemitism, transforming awareness into action and helping to build communities grounded in understanding, resilience and respect.”
The program is funded by Robin and Bill Carr, who ecognized a need to offer programming for the community as individuals continue to encounter antisemitism and misinformation related to Judaism, Zionism and Israel.
More information is available by contacting Molly Hess, director of Jewish Experiences, at or (913) 327-8035.
