Brussels/Berlin, April 1, 2025 — ENCATE is pleased to announce the release of two new publications that mark an essential step in fostering intersectional approaches to addressing antisemitism through education. The position paper, Advancing an Intersectional Approach to Addressing Antisemitism, and its companion piece, Guidelines for Practitioners, offer theoretical insights and practical recommendations for those working in the field. They seek to enhance the understanding of antisemitism in the broader context of social dynamics, various forms of discrimination, and structural inequalities.

The two documents are the outcome of a two-year project titled “Dare Together.” They reflect extensive online and offline discussions within an ENCATE working group and represent a collaborative effort led by CEJI – A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe. The insights gathered from various Jewish and non-Jewish partners during the project’s workshops and lunch talks were also invaluable contributions.

The documents offer a comprehensive set of practical recommendations aimed at addressing the key issues identified:

• Take a human rights-based approach
• Understand definitions of antisemitism and intersectionality
• Identify all forms of antisemitism
• Practice reflexivity to mitigate bias, positionality, and power dynamics
• Celebrate Jewish life with all its diversity
• Address intra-community prejudices and bigotry
• Foster allyship with emotional literacy and empathy-building
• Use or set up institutional mechanisms for intersectional analysis and contextual adaptation
• Demonstrate transformative, rights-based pedagogy.

These new publications significantly contribute to ENCATE’s mission of empowering educators and civil society to confront antisemitism and other forms of discrimination through education.