Student Life Events at St. George

Mar 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Registration Deadline: Mar 14, 2023 12:00 AM

A Shape-shifting Hatred: Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism
Referred to as the world's "longest hatred" by historian Robert Wistrich, antisemitism is a potent and dangerous form of racism, prejudice, and hate that has persisted over millennia. Often regarded as a problem of the past in North America, antisemitism has never really gone away, and contemporary expressions of it are becoming increasingly more prevalent and worrisome. This workshop will deepen participants' understanding of antisemitism, demonstrate the connections between historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism, and provide participants with tools to identify and address antisemitic discourses in order to promote more inclusive learning and work environments.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the connection between historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism;
Identify some common antisemitic trope and discourses; and
Share strategies and resources to help antisemitism in postsecondary environments.

Facilitator: Dr. Shari Golberg (she/her) holds a PhD in Religion from UofT. Her academic work explores feminist approaches to Jewish and Islamic texts and contemporary text-based collaborations between Jewish and Muslim women. Dr. Golberg has developed and taught numerous courses and workshops in university, community-based, and corporate settings on world religions, gender issues, and competing human rights. Read more.