Bristol Community College will host an engaging social justice forum, Anti-Semitism Past and Present, on Thursday, September 21, at 2 p.m. in room L101, on the college’s Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree Street. The event is free and open to all.
The presentation, by Becca Levitt, Assistant Regional Director of the New England
Anti-Defamation League, will discuss the roots of Antisemitism, as well as how stereotypes
and misinformation are currently being used to perpetuate the rise of Anti-Semitism
seen in the U.S. today. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer
opportunity. This event is co-sponsored by Bristol’s Multicultural Student Center and Holocaust and Genocide Center.
According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the number of Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 41% in 2022, from 2021 in Massachusetts.
This follows an increase in such incidents throughout the country.
For more information, please visit www.bristolcc.edu/socialjustice.
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or
the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country.
Bristol’s Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses
and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
