Change Begins with Us
The Change Begins with Us campaign is an initiative from the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum designed to empower St. Louis area visitors to work collectively to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate. “Change Begins with Us” is a reminder that we cannot do everything, but we can all do something to make the world a better place.
Change Begins with YOU Workshop Series
The Change Begins with YOU Workshop series includes six workshops on the following topics: Antisemitism, media literacy, DEI, and more! Select which workshops you’d like to join – or join us for all six! This workshop series is designed for ages 14 and above. Sign up for all six workshops, and you’ll receive one for free. Use the code BUNDLE at checkout. This workshop series is generously sponsored by Vera & Bill Emmons.
Feb. 18 – 1 pm | How to Fight Antisemitism (Facilitator: Helen Turner) | Register Here
April 21 – 1 pm | From Genocide to Ethnic Cleansing: Why Our Words Matter (Facilitator: Helen Turner) | Register Here
June 9 – 1 pm | Taming the Digital Wildfire: Media Literacy in the Internet Age (Facilitator: Amy Lutz) |Register Here
August 18 – 1 pm | The Human Cost of Dehumanizing Language (Facilitator: Helen Turner) | Register Here
November 17 – 1 pm | The Pitfalls of Wokeness: The Pros & Cons of DEI (Facilitator: Helen Turner) | Register Here
December 8 -1 pm | Build Your Toolkit: How YOU Can Become and Active Ally (Facilitator: Helen Turner) | Register Here
Fighting Antisemitism
Fighting Antisemitism reminds us that antisemitism did not begin, nor end with the Holocaust. It is present today – and on the rise.
What is Antisemitism?
Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred towards Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions, and religious facilities. (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance)
Examples of Antisemitism
Characterizing Israel as being part of a sinister world conspiracy of Jewish control of the media, economy, government, or other financial, cultural or societal institutions
Holding individuals or institutions, because they are Jewish, responsible for real or imagined wrongdoing committed by Israel.
Accusing Jews of setting aside their loyalty to the Jewish people and/or Israel
Using symbols and images that present all Jews as collectively guilty for the actions of the State of Israel
Treating Israel differently solely because it is a Jewish state, using standards different than those applied to other countries.
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Visit the Impact Lab
Using the Holocaust as a core case study, the Impact Lab is a facilitated experience that follows the Museum’s mission to reject hatred, promote understanding, and inspire change. The Impact Lab is a space designed to explore how hatred manifests in our world and how we can respond. By investigating our own identities and the historical mistreatment of others, we can give ourselves the tools to create change in our community.