Opening minds and hearts through learning experiences that transform education and empower educators and students to combat antisemitism and other bigotries.
Classrooms Without Borders has five major tenets surrounding the core of our mission:
EDUCATION
The positive impact of committed and informed educators has a multiplying effect that cultivates empathy and the motivation to grapple with antisemitism and other bigotries.
RESPECT
Recognition and understanding of people’s lived experiences engender respect, appreciation, and empathy for others.
COLLABORATION
Collaboration builds networks of educators who cultivate coalitions to combat bigotries while sharing ideas and best practices.
HOLOCAUST
Understanding the roots of historic and contemporary antisemitism cultivates informed vigilance against all forms of bigotry.
ISRAEL
To study Israel is to understand how its very existence foments unwarranted antisemitism; studying how Israel navigates its challenges offers a model for understanding how other liberal democracies might approach similar challenges.
These tenets shape the programming, partnerships, and strategy for the entirety of the organization.
Vision
CWB is committed to creating relevant and impactful professional development opportunities for educators, while also forging a supportive professional network among participants to strengthen ties between peers and experts, all in the spirit of combatting antisemitism and other bigotries.