WEBINARS: Jews in Denmark, Shining A Light on Antisemitism

 

Webinar  Ghetto Fighters' House: Voices in the Void  Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET | Online  2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the unique rescue mission in which more than 7,000 Danish Jews – comprising approximately 95 percent of Denmark’s Jewish population – were smuggled to Sweden via fishing boats. The Ghetto Fighters' House Museum has created an online interactive workshop based on "Voices in the Void," an animated film that portrays the mission from the perspective of a young Bent Melchior, who later became the Chief Rabbi of Denmark.  During this webinar, educators will have the opportunity to interact with the accompanying IWitness classroom activity "Voices in the Void - The Flight and Rescue of the Jews in Denmark," and explore an inspiring story that emphasizes values of solidarity, activism, and humanism. This webinar will also be available live on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.  Register to participate in the live event or receive an on-demand link for later viewing.  REGISTER TODAY     Teaching with Testimony Webinar  Shine A Light: Countering Antisemitism Micro-credential  Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 | 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET | Online  Schools and teachers can play a significant role in raising young people’s awareness of antisemitism and building their resilience to prejudice, extremist narratives, conspiracy thinking, and the toxic ideologies that drive discrimination and hatred. With this common goal, UNESCO, OSCE/ODIHR, AFT, AJC, Echoes and Reflections, and Shine A Light have come together to provide a series of micro-credential educator opportunities designed to positively impact teacher practice and raise critical consciousness about the impact of antisemitism.    This webinar will provide educators with an overview of the Shine A Light Countering Antisemitism micro-credential resources on the IWitness educational platform. Register to examine the role of testimony-based resources in addressing antisemitism and conspiracy theories and learn how to earn a Shine A Light Countering Antisemitism Certificate.  Register to participate in the live event or receive an on-demand link for later viewing.  REGISTER TODAY LEARN MORE   Did You Know?   If you have a loved one who has testimony contained in our Visual History Archive, we can send you a link to download the testimony at no cost.    REQUEST FAMILY TESTIMONY     Join the conversation and share this with your family, friends and followers!     Support USC Shoah Foundation