Resources
The Jewish Screen Office is committed to helping creators, organizations, and allies access high-quality tools, learning, and support around Jewish identity, inclusion, and representation across Canada’s screen industries. This resource list is a living directory and will continue to grow as new partners, programs, and learning opportunities emerge.
The organizations and resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only. Their inclusion does not imply full alignment with the values or positions of the Jewish Screen Office. If you’d like guidance navigating these resources or are looking for additional recommendations, please reach out to us at contact@jewishscreenoffice.com
For Creatives: Support, Mentorship & Community
Produces a major Jewish arts festival and year-round programming including music, theatre, film, and interdisciplinary Jewish arts.
Hillel Ontario supports Jewish students and young adults across universities in Ontario through cultural, social, and educational programming. It’s a useful community resource for emerging Jewish creatives looking for connection and identity support early in their careers.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding storytellers who create films, television, and media work that explores Jewish life, culture, and identity, through grants, mentorship, and community-building initiatives.
A long-standing contemporary arts organization rooted in Jewish context, hosting exhibitions, performances, talks, and artist programs.
A hub for Jewish arts and culture in Toronto, promoting exhibitions, screenings, readings, and creative events. Helpful for creatives looking for collaboration and visibility
A Canadian nonprofit advocating for anti-racist, inclusive, and equitable Jewish spaces by uplifting multi-racial and diverse Jewish voices and promoting structural change within Jewish communities. It offers an open letter with nine pillars for inclusion and hosts community events, curriculum resources, and multimedia projects that explore Jewish identity and belonging.
Shvilim - External Resource List
A curated collection of books, films, podcasts and arts-organization links that explore Jewish history, identity, culture, antisemitism, and Jewish arts, assembled by SHVILIM / FENTSTER as publicly available background-resources.
Toronto Jewish Film Foundation / Festival (TJFF)
Canada’s largest Jewish film festival, screening Jewish-themed films and offering year-round access to Jewish cinema via “J-Flix.”
For Organizations: Tools, Training & Inclusive Policies
Canada’s Handbook for the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Government of Canada guide for organizations adopting the IHRA definition.
Ontario Human Rights Commission – Religious Inclusion
Guidelines to help incorporate religious accommodation and cultural inclusion into workplace policies.
A resource for understanding antisemitism and its impacts, created by and for artists
For Allies: Understanding Antisemitism & How to Respond
ADL – Antisemitism Basics
Neutral educational pages that provide helpful definitions and contemporary examples.
Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA)
A coalition of community groups and individuals across Canada working together to advocate against antisemitism through legal action, public education, respectful dialogue, and policy engagement. It provides news, analysis, and collaborative efforts to ensure antisemitism is addressed in institutions, campuses, and public life.
A nonprofit that engages entertainment and creative industries on issues of antisemitism, cultural diplomacy, and artistic freedom, offering events, campaigns, and industry briefings to foster dialogue and understanding. Their work focuses on supporting creative expression, opposing discrimination, and building connections between artists and global Jewish culture.
Facing History & Ourselves – Jewish Identity & Antisemitism Modules
Excellent contextual tools explaining Jewish identity, history, and the roots of antisemitism.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) – Canadian Education
Programs that address hate, misinformation, and everyday manifestations of antisemitism.
Government of Canada – IHRA Implementation Guide
Practical examples of how antisemitism manifests today and how organizations can address it.
IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism (Global Standard)
A clear, internationally recognized framework for identifying antisemitism.
A coalition of diverse religious communities in the Toronto area working together to promote mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation across faith traditions. It offers interfaith dialogue, educational programming, and public events that foster inclusive relationships and challenge prejudice in all its forms.
Open Palms: Monthly Jewish–Muslim Prayer Space (U of Toronto)
An ongoing interfaith initiative at the University of Toronto that brings together Jewish and Muslim students for shared prayer, conversation, and community reflection. This space fosters mutual understanding, respect, and relationship-building across faith traditions.
A nonprofit organization that provides education, training, and advocacy on antisemitism, Israel advocacy, and Jewish identity for students, educators, and community members. It offers workshops, resources, and public campaigns aimed at promoting understanding and combatting hate in Canadian schools and public spaces.
Reading & Learning: Books, Articles & Media
Select Books & Articles
As a Jew by Sarah Hurwitz
How to Fight Anti-Semitism by Bari Weiss
How to Criticize Israel Without Being Antisemitic by Emanuel Miller and Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll (PDF)
Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel
Jews on Screen: A Media Impact Project study examining how Jewish characters are portrayed in scripted television and highlighting a need for more diverse, nuanced, and humanizing representations.
People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn
Why We Support the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism by Jordan Devon and Karen Mock (PDF)
Podcasts
Call me Back with Dan Senor - The Oldest Hate
Identity/Crisis – Jewish identity and public discourse
Unorthodox – Contemporary Jewish culture
What is Happening Here - Canadaland
Crisis & Reporting: Immediate Support & Incident Response
CIJA (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs) – Report an Incident
Support, legal guidance, and a Canada-wide reporting system for antisemitic incidents.
UJA Federation Community Security
Resources, safety briefings, and support for individuals experiencing harassment or threats.
FSWC – Hate Crime & Incident Assistance
Tools for reporting hate, connecting with support teams, and understanding your rights.
Government of Canada – Online Hate Reporting Resources
Guidance on how to report online harassment, discrimination, or hate crimes.