What is your earliest memory of antisemitism?
UNESCO, the Association of Jewish Refugees, and the Claims Conference want to hear from you.
When did you first encounter antisemitism?
We assume that this might have happened when you were a young child, and that until that moment your parents had tried to shield you from this prejudice and hatred in the world.
What was this early experience, and what did it do to your understanding of the world, and your place in it? How did this feel? What questions did you have? How did people try to answer these for you?
Would you be prepared to share these memories with us?
We are collecting short video testimonies for use in a new teaching resource to counter antisemitism. The resource aims to help teachers and students to understand different forms of antisemitism and the real-world impact that it has on those who have experienced it.
Some videos may also be used as part of a social media campaign to highlight the harms caused by antisemitism.
Not all videos will necessarily be used in the final project, and we will make sure you agree to anything we intend to use before it goes online. You will retain the right to withdraw your contribution.
If you are interested to be involved, please record a short video on your phone telling us:
1. What is your earliest memory of antisemitism? How old were you? Where were you? what happened? How did this feel?
2. What questions did you have for your parents (or others)?
3. How did they try to answer these questions? How did you feel about these answers? Did they make sense to you?
If you wish, please also include:
4. Have you had a similar situation with your own children or friends, when they encountered antisemitism? If so, do please tell us about this, too.
Technical guidance:
Can I submit videos recorded on a mobile device?
Absolutely! Mobile devices often capture some of the most authentic, timely, and engaging video content. This project welcomes high-resolution videos (HD or 4K) recorded on mobile phones in vertical (portrait) orientation. Below are some tips to help you create high-quality content on your device:
1. Use the best camera available
Most phones have multiple cameras, and the rear-facing (main) camera typically captures higher quality video than the front-facing one. Choose the highest resolution camera on your device and make sure your video settings are set to the maximum quality available.
2. Make sure the subject can be clearly seen
Please film vertically, ensure the subject is fully in frame throughout the shot. Make sure there is plenty of front-lighting, and avoid back-lighting because that tends to make the subject appear too dark on the screen.
3. Keep the camera steady
Place your phone on a stable surface or use a tripod. Alternately, you can ask a friend or family member to hold the camera while you speak.
4. Test the audio quality
If you have an external microphone that connects to your mobile device, this will likely provide the clearest audio. If not, you can use your device’s built-in microphone but make sure to avoid settings with background noise, wind or lots of echo.
5. Transfer your video without compressing it
To preserve video quality, upload your video directly from your phone without first sending it through messaging apps or email as these often compress files and degrade quality. If you need to transfer it first to your computer the best option is to use a USB or lightning cable.
Will this be the final video used in the project?
Not necessarily. If higher resolution or better-quality footage is needed, the project team may request a new version. If that’s the case, we’ll reach out to you directly with specific guidance.
We are enormously grateful for your help with this.
Please upload your short video here and complete the form below.