Beth Jacob and the Unitarian Church of Montpelier are joining together to offer a discussion workshop on Understanding Antisemitism, based on the compelling curriculum created by JFREJ, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. This free resource brings together historical and current developments and implications of Antisemitism, presented in the context of achieving collective liberation for all of humanity. The BJ and UCM workshops will run in parallel, but we will begin and end the series together. We ask that participants commit to try to attend the whole series. We will begin by welcoming the UCM group to Beth Jacob on Tuesday, October 15 at 7pm for a Sukkah Start-Up to introduce the curriculum and ourselves. We will then hold three of our own discussions on October 29, November 5 and November 12 before gathering together at the UCM on December 3. Erica Zimmerman and Shaina Kasper will co-facilitate Beth Jacob's discussions as well as a follow-up session on December 17th to consider next steps for our community.

-October 15 7pm Start Up at the Sukkah (and indoors) with the UCM group

-Oct 29, Tues Nov 5 and Tues Nov 12 - Discussions based on the JFREJ curriculum: Understanding Antisemitism

-Dec 3 Final discussion and sharing at the UCM Tues

-Dec 17 Next Steps for Us in Showing up for Collective Liberation

Please RSVP and send questions to Erica Zimmerman centerfarm@gmail.com home voicemail 802-223-6930 or cell (best for texting) 802-595-5628. We will provide printed copies of the curriculum for those who RSVP.

"Antisemitism must be eradicated for our collective liberation. Solidarity among Jews and other groups targeted by oppression will come when we forge the deep, trusting relationships that emerge through shared struggle and a visceral understanding of our mutual interest in defeating the forces of white supremacy and creating a world where all people are free." JFREJ Understanding Antisemitism https://jfrej.org/understanding-antisemitism/