We call for applications of European educators to the certificate training course “Current Forms of Antisemitism.”
Berlin, August 29, 2022 — KIgA e.V., the Center for Research on Antisemitism (ZfA), and ENCATE call for applications of European educators to apply for the certificate training course “Current Forms of Antisemitism.” Interested candidates are required to send their filled application form and curriculum vitae to encate(at)kiga-berlin.org by October 1, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please read the program contents and requirements before applying.
Program Description
Through the education program, Current Forms of Antisemitism, participants will
- attain in-depth knowledge about the phenomenon of antisemitism in its different manifestations,
- learn about present discussions and debates in academia and beyond,
- gain competencies in identifying different manifestations of antisemitism.
This is a hybrid course consisting of an in-person seminar in Berlin and a 7-week online component. The instructors are selected from distinguished academic institutions (see below).
The course language is English. Finally, the course is free of charge, and the costs for travel, accommodation and food in the kick-off seminar will be covered.
Program Requirements
In order to successfully complete the course, the participants are expected
- to attend the in-person Kick-off Seminar on October 19-21;
- complete at least 70% of the tasks in the online part from October 24 to December 9,
- attending webinars,
- making the required readings, and
- participating in online discussions.
Topics
- Introduction: definition and current issues of antisemitism
- Anti-Judaism and antisemitic tropes
- Antisemitism on the left
- Holocaust distortion and historical revisionism
- Intersectionality and antisemitism
- The debate on antisemitism and anti-Zionism
- Online hate
- Antisemitism prevention through education
A certificate course on antisemitism for European educators
It is a free-of-charge opportunity for educators and academics to delve into current issues of antisemitism together.
All webinars will be on a Tuesday or Thursday at 16.00–17:30 CEST.
There might be some unforeseen changes in dates or hours.
Dates and Format
U0 | October 19-21 | Kick-off Seminar (in person) Place: Berlin |
Online Webinars: | ||
U1 | October 26 |
4 – 5.00 pm CET Webinar: Anti Judaism and Antisemitic Tropes |
U2 | November 1 | 4 – 5.00 pm CET Webinar: Holocaust Distortion and Historical Revisionism |
U3 | November 8 | 4 – 5.00 pm CET Webinar: Controversies Around Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism |
U4 | November 17 | 4 – 5.00 pm CET Webinar: Toxic Technology and its Uses: Antisemitism Online |
U5 | November 24 | 4 – 5.00 pm CET Webinar: Antisemitism on the Left |
U6 | December 1 | 4 – 5.00 pm CET Webinar: Intersectionality and Antisemitism |
U7 | December 6 | 4 – 5.30 pm CET Workshop: The Role of Education in Addressing Antisemitism |
Instructors
- Dr. Juliane Wetzel
IHRA & Center for Research on Antisemitism, TU Berlin - Prof. Uffa Jensen
Center for Research on Antisemitism, TU Berlin - Cornelia Siebeck
KZ‑Gedenkstätte Neuengamme - Dr. Katharina von Kellenbach
Evangelische Akademie zu Berlin - Prof. Robert Rozett
International Institute for Holocaust Research, Yad Vashem - Prof. Omri Böhm
Philosophy Department, New School for Social Research - Dr. Matthew Bolton
Center for Research on Antisemitism, TU Berlin - Prof. David Feldman
Pears Institute for the Study of Antisemitism - Camila Piastro
CEJI - Saba-Nur Cheema
Goethe Universität
Academic Coordinator
- Dr. Juliane Wetzel
Center for Research on Antisemitism, TU Berlin
Program Coordinator
- Emrah Gürsel
Head of International Partnerships, KIgA e.V - Avital Lutzky
Education Officer, KIgA e.V
The program is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.