For principals and school leaders in Southern Arizona
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These resources are offered to help your school plan the year ahead and support Jewish students. These resources cover holiday scheduling, classroom context for the fall observances, and a clear set of steps for responding to an antisemitic incident. Everything here is free to download, print, and share with your staff.
If you have questions, or if you want to report an incident, the Center for Jewish Resilience is a local resource and we answer directly.
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Five Year Calendar of Major Jewish Holidays
Holiday dates through 2031 so tests, conferences, homecoming, tournaments, and open houses can be scheduled around them. High Holy Days are marked separately from other holy days, with an explanation of each observance on page two.
Download the calendar
Jewish Holiday Resource Guide, Fall 2026
A holiday by holiday guide to the fall observances, from Rosh Hashana through Sigd. Each entry covers what the holiday is, what students may practice, what to expect in school, and specific accommodations that help. Includes classroom resources by grade level.
Download the fall guide
Antisemitic Incident Response Guide for Teachers
Four steps for classroom staff: recognize, respond, report, follow up. Written to be read quickly and kept on hand. Includes sample language for interrupting an incident and a code to report it to the Center for Jewish Resilience.
Download the response guide
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Southwest Institute 2026
Protecting Students and Strengthening Schools
Sunday, November 1, 2026
A day of learning to identify and address antisemitism and intolerance in our schools, presented with Brandeis University. More details to follow.
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The Center for Jewish Resilience at Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona is focused on nonpartisan issues of Jewish community concern, including community security, community relations, public affairs and educating on contemporary antisemitism. We are Arizona's only on-the-ground resource fielding, investigating and responding to local incidents of antisemitism. We provide resources, advocacy and education to combat and prevent anti-Jewish hate and bigotry.
For more information, or to report an incident[email protected] · (520) 577-9393