Antisemitism subcommittee
The Antisemitism subcommittee of the STRIVE Task Force is gathering information about concerns and experiences related to bias, prejudice, discrimination, hatred, harassment, and/or violence against Jews at Concordia, and about Jewish experience in University life generally.
Call to participate
With a view to making meaningful policy recommendations, we invite current staff, faculty and students (including those who graduated in 2024) to share their concerns or experiences related to anti-Jewish racism and to Jewish experience at Concordia.
We invite participation from those with direct experience and also those who have observed Jewish life on campus or who have witnessed anti-Jewish incidents.
Ways to participate
To gather as much information as possible, we are providing different ways for people to engage and contribute to the work of the Antisemitism subcommittee.
Listening sessions
Thank you to everyone who participated in our listening sessions. Over the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 terms, we invited participants to meet with us in groups of people (up to five) who were connected to each other (through membership in a particular club, friendship, or work, for example). This format was designed to ensure comfort with meeting in a group setting and allowed us to hear from as many people as possible within the STRIVE Task Force timelines.
We are no longer accepting bookings for listening sessions, but we invite further submissions in writing – please see below for details.
Share your experiences in writing
If you prefer to share your concerns and experiences in writing, we invite you to do so by filling out a confidential form.
You can also send an email. We encourage you to consult these guidelines to help frame your thoughts. This is optional, and you are also welcome to simply send your thoughts as you would like to share them. If you choose to send an email, you must first read and sign this consent form and return the form by email for your submission to be used as part of the subcommittee's work.
Mental Health Support Resources
In the event that experiences of antisemitism are causing you distress, please see the resources below, which have been compiled at the request of the Antisemitism Subcommittee by Concordia's Health and Wellness team.
Your safety is very important. If you require immediate assistance, please call 911 or present yourself to the nearest emergency room.
- National Suicide Crisis Hotline: call or text 988
- TRACOM for 24/7 critical mental health support, at 514-483-3033.
Concordia students can make an intake appointment with a mental health professional who will assess your needs and refer you to services. Learn more or register for a mental health appointment.
The following services are available to Concordia students through CU Wellness:
Peer Support: Active listening sessions with a trained and supported Peer Wellness Ambassador. Self-booking.
Events and activities: Wellness professionals host conversations about well-being and connecting with ourselves and others.
Wellness resources: Concordia wellness professionals and special guests for workshops, resources and more addressing topics of wellness, connection, self-care and support.
You can contact the resources listed below 24/7 if you are feeling that you need to speak to someone. You do not need to be in a crisis or an urgent situation to call these numbers.
GuardMe Student Support Program (GMSSP): For international students with BlueCross.
Chat using TELUS Health Student Support app or call 1-844-451-9700.
Dialogue by EmpowerMe: App for undergraduate students enrolled in the CSU health plan. Download the Dialogue apo on the App Store or Google Play. Access code is your Studentcare ID. Coverage period from September 1 to August 31.
Employee Assistance Program for Concordia employees, spouses and dependant children.
English: 1-800-663-1142; French: 1-866-398-9505
Info-santé 811: A free and confidential telephone consultation service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Anyone living in Québec can call Info-Santé 811 for themselves or a family member. Sevices offered:
- Option 1, Info-Santé for health advice: A nurse assesses your condition and provides recommendations for self-care at home or finds the service that best meets your needs.
- Option 2, Info-Social for psychosocial advice: A psychosocial worker offers advice for a psychosocial or mental health issue.
- Option 3, Primary Care Access Point: This line is reserved for people who do not have a family doctor. A nurse offers recommendations for self-care at home and, if necessary, refers you to the most appropriate health professional (pharmacist, nurse, doctor, etc.).
Aire Ouverte: Support resource available to students less than 26 years old.
Ometz: Social, mental health, and immigration services in the Jewish community. 514-342-0000.
Ahavas Chesed Community Center, 514-737-3029: Orthodox Jewish family social services: “Advocacy and referral in the areas of poverty, physically and mentally challenged individuals children and youth seniors and financial and crises counselling.”