Words to Action®
Words to Action prepares Jewish students to recognize and respond effectively to antisemitism whenever and wherever they encounter it.
Why Participate?
Words to Action empowers young Jewish people to become leaders in addressing antisemitism and encourages them to explore and connect to their Jewish identity and to each other.
Participants will:
- Gain tools for recognizing and challenging antisemitism.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Learn to analyze antisemitism as a complex system that harms society at large.
- Explore the diversity of Jewish identity and experience.
- Evaluate the relationship between antisemitism and other forms of oppression.
- Champion a more equitable and just society through education, advocacy and allyship.
I learned the importance of taking active steps to reduce the spread of stereotypes and calling out antisemitic comments when I hear them.
–Samantha C., High School Senior
Themes Explored
Exploring Jewish Identity and Experiences
Responding to Antisemitism Online
Examine Antisemitic Jokes & Jewish Media Portrayal
Assessing Antisemitic Incidents
Putting Jewish Values to Work
Addressing Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Bias
Live or Online
Words to Action: Live
In a Words to Action workshop, students explore themes around Jewish identity and antisemitism in group discussion guided by a trained facilitator. Students practice disrupting antisemitism when they see it in person or online.
NEW! Words to Action: Online
Jewish college students will explore concepts around Jewish identity, antisemitism, and how it plays out on campus through three asynchronous modules. Students will gain skills on how to talk to peers about antisemitism and how to navigate the complex world of campus stakeholders.
Words to Action: Live
Words to Action is a facilitated workshop for Jewish students that develops skills to recognize and disrupt antisemitism. In a Words to Action workshop, the facilitator acts as a guide to learning, lifting up themes around Jewish identity and antisemitism generated by group discussion. Words to Action is informed by real scenarios and our pedagogical approach is informed by research and data.
A Words to Action session can range from 1 hour to a full day of workshops, with nearly 40 activities to choose from and customize based on the needs of your young people.
Who is Words to Action: Live For?
Words to Action can empower the following Jewish audiences:
- Middle school students
- High school students
- College and university students
- Community groups
- Youth groups
- Summer camp counselors and staff
Bring the power of Words to Action to your community.
Words to Action: Online
Dive into our three modules solo, or with a Jewish student organization on campus.
Who is Words to Action: Online For?
- Jewish college and university students
- Jewish student organizations on campus
Free, 90 Minute Online Modules
Module1:
Exploring Jewish Identity
Module 2:
Engaging Peers in Dialogue on Antisemitism
Module 3: