Antisemitism Awareness Week takes place during the week commencing Monday 26 January.
What it is and when it is
Antisemitism Awareness Week takes place during the week commencing Monday 26 January. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about antisemitism and educate others on Jewish culture.
Societies, networks, and events
Kent Students’ Union have a Jewish Society for Jewish students to celebrate Jewish holidays and join social events. Rabbi Zalman Lewis organises weekly Lunch and Learn sessions through the Jewish Society. You can also register with The Union of Jewish Students (UJS).
Several events are taking place on International Holocaust Memorial Day which is Tuesday 27 January.
The Kent Jewish Society are hosting a Holocaust memorial event in Keynes Lecture Theatre 1 between 6 and 8pm.
The School of Humanities, School of Economics, Politics and International Relations, and School of History societies are hosting a Holocaust Memorial Talk on ‘Genocide, Conspiracy, and Antisemitism: Holocaust Remembrance in Challenging Times’. This will take place in the Templeman Lecture Theatre between 6 and 7:45pm.
The University of Greenwich are hosting an exhibition launch on Holocaust Memorial Day between 6:15 and 7:45pm and are later hosting a musical memorial on Tuesday 10 February, 6:45-8pm, entitled ‘Hidden: Children of the Holocaust’. If you would like to find out more about the events being hosted at the University of Greenwich, you can email equalityanddiversity@kent.ac.uk. Places will be prioritised for Jewish staff and students and are also dependent on capacity.
Resources and Training
The University has collections on Jewish Studies which staff and students can access through Kanopy. The British Film Institute (BFI) have their ‘Jewish Britain on Film’ series which you can access for free. You can book a free training session on Antisemitism Awareness through The Union of Jewish Students (UJS). For more information on identifying and addressing antisemitism in the workplace, you can view the Inclusive Employers guide.
Keeping our university community safe
At Kent, we do not tolerate bullying, discrimination, victimisation, harassment or any associated behaviours from staff, students, or visitors. We take all incidents extremely seriously and are committed to ensuring that Kent is a safe space where all members of our community feel valued and a sense of belonging. You can find out more about Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI) at the University and how to use our Report + Support system to report an incident such as harassment or bullying. You can either make a named report and speak to an adviser or give an anonymous report. We recommend downloading the Safe Zone app, which is free, simple-to-use and designed to help you summon first-aid, security or safety assistance via your mobile phone.