Words to Action Teen Event

February 25, 2024 – 6:00 PM
at Congregation Beth Israel

In response to local antisemitic incidents Congregation Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee and our local BBYO have contacted the ADL to help our Jewish teens and their parents increase their understanding and ability to address antisemitism in their lives.  

Featured Speaker: Sherasa Thomas, Education Director, Anti-Defamation League Texas/Oklahoma.

This meeting is for Teens and Their Parents, we will be running two concurrent programs, followed by a pizza dinner. 

Through interactive activities and discussion, participants in the Words to Action® program will:

Teens:
• Learn to explore their Jewish identity.
• Develop strategies to respond to antisemitic stereotypes and prejudices.
• Analyze antisemitism as a complex system that harms society at large
.• Champion a more equitable and just society through education, advocacy and allyship.

Parents: 
• Information to help support your teen (what are the teens learning in their session
• Tips for talking about hate and Antisemitism
• Address concerns about antisemitism in schools

If you would like to attend the event, please use the link below to RSVP:
https://www.congregationbethisrael.org/event/adl–words-to-action-teen-event.html