The Sh'ma Project

Move Against Hate

The Sh'ma Project

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Photo by M. Alimanov Photography

Our Mission

The Sh’ma Project: Move Against Hate harnesses the power of the arts to engage communities, build understanding, and teach young adults about the Holocaust and Human Rights.

Sh’ma (sh'mah) means "listen" in Hebrew; it comes from the central prayer of the Jewish liturgy.

Photo by M. Alimanov Photography

Sh'ma: A Story of Survival
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"Sh'ma is a very rare telling of a narrative. The creativity of dance, film, and the

Holocaust intrigues me. It breaks out of the conventional elements."

- Rabbi Michael Berenbaum

Holocaust scholar and co-founder of United States Holocaust Museum and Memorial

The Sh'ma Project is now seeking paid UPstander Workshop Facilitators

As a Facilitator...

- Travel to Schools for pre and post-viewing workshops sessions

- Guide students through discussions about the Holocaust and Human Rights

- Facilitate a safe space for young people to create their own expressive responses to difficult material

Paid Facilitator Training is schedule for Jan. 20th, 2025

What are UPstander Workshops?

High School students are guided through specially designed workshop sessions before and after viewing the Sh'ma dance film. UPstander Workshops empower students to create personal responses across learning styles. Through movement, writing, and dialogue, young people find thoughtful, safe and collaborative methods to contextualize history and inform the present.

Facilitators must be at least 21 years old, be comfortable with group leadership, improvisational methods, and working with High School students.

Apply Here

The Sh'ma Project: A three-fold approach
designed for diverse learning styles

Resisting the international resurgence of antisemitism, this educational and artistic project is designed to reach young adults, engage communities, and build understanding in unique ways.