Education Makes Change
Social Impact Gives Understanding
While we celebrate social impact in many areas, students receive an education that does not always expose them in the most beneficial way. There are several reasons why a child should be introduced to different cultures at an early age. Through language development, social skills, and acceptance of varying traditions, education plays a crucial part in a child’s foundation.
Children introduced to social impact at a young age acquire stronger social skills and are more receptive to those who speak a different language or have a different background than their parents. According to research, these children are open to imitation regardless of language, which demonstrates their willingness to learn. Immersing children in various culturally activities gives them the opportunity to become more comfortable with the difference in race, religion, language, and lifestyle. As this becomes the norm, a child’s tolerance and open-mindedness for others increases.
Exposing children to social impact early on can have an impact on how successful they are as adults. By learning to work with others regardless of religion or race, children will incorporate those attitudes well into adulthood. It is imperative to give each child the opportunity to learn and grow as young as possible. As we do so, their world views will surely become more open-minded and aware. The future lies within the young, providing them with the opportunity to learn will surely have a great impact on society in the long run.
Antisemitism Post October 7th, 2023
AJC reports that since October 7, antisemitic hate speech has appeared online and offline, in countries around the world, and on occasion has been voiced by influential figures. Similarly, antisemitic threats, harassment, discrimination and violence have also been documented around the world. While the perpetrators of some of these antisemitic incidents appear to have been motivated primarily by events in Gaza, some incidents have been opportunistic and committed by actors who are taking advantage of widespread anti-Israel sentiment to propagate hateful stereotypes and conspiracies and calls for violence against Jews.
The emblematic examples of antisemitic hate speech, discrimination, and violence documented below are only a small subset of incidents of antisemitism that have occurred since October 7, 2023. The many examples of violence, vandalism, and expressions of hatred that have been directed at symbols, diplomatic premises, flags, and citizens of Israel since October 7; and many statements praising the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians on October 7 or claiming that they are morally or legally justifiable. Each of the above-mentioned types of incidents and many others have contributed to fueling resentment against Jews and normalizing bias against Jewish communities worldwide since October 7.
Unity Through Sport is working on numerous campaigns that will integrate components of proven impactful models and antisemitism reduction programs into the virtual training and in person programs that we build for years to come – contributing to a world where Jewish children can feel safe and proud to be who they are.
