Join us for a virtual panel and discussion by teens, for teens. This event will feature speakers with diverse backgrounds talking about the rise of antisemitism since Oct. 7 and its specific impact on adolescents.
Featured speakers:
- Julie R. Ancis, Ph.D. is a distinguished professor in the Department of Informatics and founding director of the Cyberpsychology Program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She directs a social media lab that investigates online antisemitism and approaches to combating it. She has formed focus groups with counselors, psychological professionals, and Jewish students to fully understand their current situations. Additionally, she created and works on a team of Psychologists Against Antisemitism. She has written four books, around 80 journal articles, and done nearly 200 presentations focused on diversity, multicultural competence, the legal system, and human-computer interaction.
- Yuval Levy is a senior at Brookline High School in Brookline. She is an Israeli-American student who has done significant work in speaking up against antisemitism in general, and more specifically on her high school campus. Next year she is planning on taking a gap year in Israel before attending University of Toronto (a decision she made largely due to antisemitism on U.S. campuses). She has been featured in various articles and news segments since Oct. 7.
- Ava Tringali is a junior at Hall High School in West Hartford, CT. She is an active member in BBYO, being on the regional CVR board for the past two years. Additionally, she is a key member in Achva, the West Hartford chapter of BBYO. Having spoken at various events and programs, she is passionate about combating antisemitism for all Jewish people.
This event has been planned by the Moving Traditions Teen Advisory Board.
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