Antisemitism is a harmful reality in the world today. Christianity arose from Judaism, yet Christianity has a long history of antisemitism, and portions of Christian scriptures and practices over the centuries (including among Mennonites) have fostered antisemitism. The October 7 attacks by Hamas and the Israeli government’s military assault on Gaza have heightened and brought to the fore issues around antisemitism and Islamophobia in Canada. 

This calls for a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. We invite churches to join us for this workshop on antisemitism, as well as a subsequent event being planned on Islamophobia.

• Pre-Registration Required (below)
• $10 registration fee CASH PAYABLE AT DOOR
• Lunch and refreshments provided
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Preliminary Program

9:00    Welcome

9:15    The Origins and Persistence of Christian Antisemitism– Dan Epp-Tiessen, Bible and Theology professor emeritus, Canadian Mennonite University

10:15   Entanglement: MCC and Nazism – Rick Cober-Bauman, Executive Director, Mennonite Central Committee Canada

10:45   Break

11:15   Lived experiences of antisemitism in Canada

12:30   Lunch

1:15     Antisemitism and the Struggle for Collective Liberation - Sheryl Nestel, former sociology and equity studies professor, OISE

2:10     Break

2:30     Engaging in Difficult Conversations: Resisting Antisemitism in Israel-Palestine Discussions – Panel discussion

3:15     Wrap up and next steps

3:30     Adjourn

Save the date for our companion event, “Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia” scheduled for March 22, 2025.