Swastika incidents are “a reminder that we can never become complacent….There is no such thing as an innocent bystander when this image is displayed….[W]e must be vigilant and hold ourselves and each other accountable for the use of words or symbols that demean human dignity….”
—Joint Statement by Bishop David A. Zubik, Rabbi Jamie Gibson, and Rabbi Aaron Bisno in response to a 2016 swastika incident in Oakland, CA
Right to Be Right to Be offers a wide arrange of trainings, workshops, and resources to transform the culture that perpetuates harassment and discrimination in order to help build safe, inclusive public spaces. Such trainings include but are not limited to trainings on Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment.
Holocaust & Humanity Center Holocaust & Humanity Center offers a suite of upstander trainings and programs, including but not limited to trainings on Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism.
Upstander Project Upstander Project aims to amplify silenced narratives, develop skills to challenge systemic injustice, and nurture compassionate, courageous relationships that honor the interconnection of all beings and the Earth by producing Emmy® Award-winning documentary films, creating learning resources, facilitating educator workshops and impact campaigns.
Facing History and Ourselves Facing History and Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate.
Simplified Summary
On this page are links to organizations that offer various programming, training, and resources for learning how to be an effective upstander.