101 Ways to Fight Hate Resource Guide - Anti-Defamation League

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Anti-Defamation League National Leadership 

Glen S. Lewy 

National Chair 

Abraham H. Foxman 

National Director 

Kenneth Jacobson 

Deputy National Director 

David J. Millstone 

Chair, Education Committee 

Dr. Ed S. Alster 

Interim Director, Education 

Lucille S. Kantor 

Chair, A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute 

Lindsay J. Friedman 

Senior Associate Director, Education 

Scott Hirschfeld 

Director, A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute 

Assistant Director, Education Division 

Lucille S. and Martin E. Kantor 

Co-Chairs, A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute 

Foundation 

Bob Wolfson 

Associate National Director of Regional Operations 

Karla Bonné 

Director, Regional Operations 

ADL Missouri/Southern Illinois Region 

John Wallach, Esq. 

Chair, ADL Missouri/Southern Illinois Region 

STAFF 

We wish to thank our Champion Sponsor – 

Karen J. Aroesty, Regional Director 

Denise DeCou, Project Director, 

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute 

Marcia Pickering, Administrative Assistant 

Shira Baron, Intern Staff 

ADL thanks the League’s Eastern Pennsylvania/ 

Delaware Regional Office in conjunction 

with ADL’s National Education Division for their 

assistance in the preparation of this Guide. 

ADL Missouri/Southern Illinois Regional Office 

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Dear Friends, 

The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people 

and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Now the nation’s premier civil rights/human 

relations agency fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, ADL defends democratic ideals 

and protects civil rights for all. 

A leader in the development of materials, programs and services, ADL builds bridges of 

communication, understanding and respect among diverse groups. The St. Louis office, which 

covers Missouri and Southern Illinois, is one of 30 offices in the United States and abroad. 

ADL’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ® Institute 

The Anti-Defamation League’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute is a market leader in the 

development and delivery of anti-bias and diversity training and resources. Human relations 

and education professionals design training modules and produce curricula that provide the 

necessary skills, knowledge and awareness to promote and sustain inclusive and respectful 

school, work and home environments. Since 1987, the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ® Institute 

in St. Louis has provided anti-bias and diversity education programs to schools, universities, 

corporations, community-based organizations and law enforcement agencies, reaching more 

than 125,000 students and adults across the region. 

ADL’s No Place For Hate ® empowers people to challenge bias, racism, homophobia, anti- 

Semitism and all other forms of bigotry. We are introducing this program to celebrate the 

20th anniversary of the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute in our region. 

Join us in our mission! 

Karen J. Aroesty, Regional Director 

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How Can My School Become 

Designated No Place for Hate ® ? 

1. Form a committee to oversee anti-bias activities in your school. 

Suggested committee members include: school faculty and staff members, administrators, 

students, parents, community leaders and youth organization leaders. Committees are often 

called “Diversity Clubs” and serve as an umbrella organization to promote harmony and 

respect for differences. Reach out to student groups for ideas and involvement. 

2. Sign the “Resolution of Respect” or “No Place for Hate ® Promise.” 

Organize an official presentation of the Resolution of Respect (for middle and high schools) 

or No Place for Hate ® Promise (for elementary schools) to begin the program. This can be 

done as part of a larger celebration of diversity, during a school assembly or pep rally or 

through individual classroom projects. Display the resolution or promise in your school. 

Send a photo copy of the resolution or promise and any copies 

of articles, photos and/or video pertaining to this activity to: 

No Place for Hate ® 

ADL Missouri/ Southern Illinois Regional Office 



Phone: (314) 432-6868 

Fax: (314) 432-6039 

About this Guide 

Stopping the cycle of hate is a responsibility held by all. The No Place For Hate ® Resource Guide, 

produced by ADL’s Missouri and Southern Illinois Regional Office, is designed to provide parents, 

students, educators, government officials, clergy, employers and community leaders with the 

information and tools to make our community No Place For Hate. This Guide offers unique and 

creative approaches, projects and ideas to make our community a safe, diverse and respectful 

environment for all. We encourage you to familiarize yourself, your family, your employees and 

your students with ways to implement some of the suggested activities. Remember that taking 

action is the first step in making our families, schools, houses of worship, workplaces, and 

communities No Place For Hate. 

How to Make your Institution 

No Place for Hate ® ? 

1. Contact the ADL Missouri and Southern Illinois Regional Office at (314) 432-6868. 

2. Set up a meeting time for representatives from your institution to learn more about No Place 

For Hate® and the specific benefits it has for your community. 

3. Create a coalition to oversee the anti-bias programs and projects. 

4. Send out the Resolution of Respect and place it in a setting to be viewed by all institution 

and community members. 

5. Select and complete three or more activities from the ADL’s 101 Ways. 

6. Complete and submit the Activities Fulfillment Forms to the ADL office to receive your 

official No Place For Hate® designation. 

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When approved you will be contacted by ADL and your institution will be publicly 

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101 Ways to Make our Community 

NO PLACE FOR HATE ® 

AT HOME 

1. Know your roots and share pride of your heritage with others. 

2. Create a regular family movie night and pick movies/documentaries that are about diverse 

cultures and issues that provoke discussion. 

3. Be knowledgeable; educate yourself on current domestic and international issues. 

4. Invite friends over, from different backgrounds, to experience the joy of your traditions 

and customs. 

5. Be mindful of your language – avoid stereotypical remarks. 

6. Start a social issues book club with your family and friends choosing diverse authors and topics 

that will create conversations on current issues. 

7. Enjoy a meal at an ethnic restaurant and learn about the culture. 

8. Visit important landmarks in your area associated with the struggle for human and civil rights 

such as museums, public libraries and historical sights. 

9. Travel to a new part of your city, state, the United States or a new country. 

10. Take advantage of the free programs and speakers offered by your local public library, 

university, and/or college. 

11. Be an ally – speak out against jokes and slurs that target people or groups. 

12. Read and encourage your children to read books that promote understanding of different cultures 

and abilities as well as books written by authors of diverse backgrounds. 

Visit www.adl.org.bibliography/ for recommendations. 

13. Take a conversation course in another language that is spoken in your community. 

14. Check out www.stlouisattractions.com for the latest museum exhibits, theater productions, concerts 

and film series’, in addition to many more cultural events around St. Louis and Southern Illinois. 

15. Document your family’s history. Ask an adult relative to either write or record their story so you 

have a permanent history to share with future generations. 

16. Visit COCA (Center of Creative Arts) to enjoy exciting multicultural and multidisciplinary art 

performances, classes, and workshops for people of all ages. www.cocastl.org 314.725.6555 

IN YOUR COMMUNITY 

17. Get Involved! Attend your local city council, home-owner association and local school board 

meetings, and ask them to support and promote pro-diversity themes. 

18. Encourage the local and state government to pass a “Resolution of Respect.” 

19. Visit Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois, where you can find remains of the 

most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico. 

20. When anti-Semitic or racist graffiti appears, organize a community clean-up effort promptly. 

Showing your support to rid the community of hateful vandalism is deeply appreciated by the 

targeted groups. 

21. Suggest to your local newspaper that it devote a corner of the editorial page each month to at least 

one opinion piece related to anti-prejudice and pro-diversity themes. 

22. Plan a community-wide “Walk/Run Against Hate” in which sponsored participants would donate all 

monies pledged to an anti-bias or other human rights organization. 

23. Meet with community librarians and local bookstores to discuss ways to highlight different types of 

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literature that is representative of all cultural groups. 

24. Compile a directory of the businesses and community organizations that exist to support diverse 

groups in the community. 

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25.VOTE 

26. Research your own town/community’s involvement in struggles for civil and human rights 

throughout history (e.g. abolition, the civil rights movement, the women’s rights and gay rights 

movements, etc.) and create an exhibit for the local library/town hall. 

27. Discuss alternative accessibility routes such as ramps, stairs, and elevators in your community 

and invite speakers into your school and community groups to talk about such initiatives. 

28. Learn how to make a positive impact in your community through leadership training provided by 

FOCUS St. Louis (www.Focus-stl.org) 

29. Organize a local multicultural committee that serves as an umbrella organization for groups 

which raise awareness about prejudice and provide support for cultural events, holiday programs 

or community efforts that promote intergroup harmony. 

30. Help fight bias, bigotry and racism in St. Louis by getting involved with The National Conference 

for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (www.nccjstl.org). 

31. Provide ongoing awareness programs about the value of human diversity for all city employees 

and community leaders. 

32. Sponsor a mentoring program and reach out to students in neighborhood schools. 

33. Organize a city-wide “Hoops for Harmony” basketball tournament with proceeds from ticket sales 

going to a local non-profit organization that promotes awareness of and respect for diversity. 

34. Petition government officials to issue a proclamation making your city/town a prejudice-free 

zone and a No Place for Hate ® community. 

IN YOUR SCHOOL 

35. Be an ALLY- speak out against jokes and slurs that target people or groups. It is not enough to 

refuse to laugh. 

36. Learn more about the 1st Amendment, civil rights, hate crimes and other legal aspects of the fight 

against prejudice. Invite an ADL staff member to speak to your school. 

37. Recite the Resolution of Respect or a similar pledge against prejudice created by your student body, 

at a school wide assembly. Display a poster-size version of the pledge in a prominent area of your 

school and encourage people to sign it. 

38. Participate in a foreign exchange program. 

39. Survey the colleges in your area about diversity and affinity clubs at their schools. Incite a panel of 

representatives to speak to the senior class about “Prejudice on the College Campus: What to 

Look For, What to Do.” 

40. Contact ADL to learn more about hate activities on the Internet, aka cyberbullying. 

41. Support diverse representation of students on every school board, committee, group, publication, 

and team. 

42. Initiate classroom discussions about forms of bias, discrimination and prejudice. Then compose a 

list of definitions and post it in a prominent place. 

43. Invite a recognized civil or human rights leader to address an all-school assembly. Videotape the 

speech and publish an interview with the speaker in the school and local newspapers. 

44. Talk to fellow students and other adults about their ethnic/cultural/religious backgrounds and their 

experiences with prejudice. 

45. Research the Race Riot at East St. Louis that occurred in 1917 and create a presentation to deliver 

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46. Publish a newsletter specifically devoted to promoting respect for diversity and publicizing multicultural 

events. Convince your local newspaper or community Internet home page to do the same. 

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47. Do not participate in name-calling, gossip, or other forms of bullying school or on the internet. 

48. Create a poster campaign that encourages people to intervene when confronted with instances of 

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49. Participate in the National Day of Silence ® , April 25, 2008, which is a student-led day of action 

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where those that support making anti –LGBT bullying and harassment unacceptable in schools, 

participate in events to recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment – in effect, the 

silencing – experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies. 

For more information, go to www.dayofsilence.org. 

50. Create a student-run Speakers Bureau where students of different backgrounds speak about their 

heritage. Identify local and community leaders, civil rights veterans, Holocaust survivors, and 

others to partner with students in this effort. 

51. Apply or encourage students to apply to ADL’s Grosfeld Family Youth Leadership Mission to the 

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC (applications available October 2007, contact 

ADL). 

52. Set up a school exchange that brings students from different schools and different backgrounds 

together. 

53. Create a calendar with all the holidays and important civil rights dates represented in your school 

community. Be sure that important school events (tests, concerts, etc.) do not conflict with religious 

holidays. 

54. Create an orientation program that addresses the needs of students of all backgrounds so that they 

feel welcome when joining the student body. 

55. Analyze your textbooks to learn how inclusive they are of diverse leaders/pioneers, diverse perspectives 

on events, and diverse authors. Present your findings to your classmates, teachers, and principal. 

56. Encourage the yearbook staff and editors to devote a section or incorporate pro-diversity and antiprejudice 

themes throughout the book by using quotes, headlines, photos, etc. 

57. Participate in No Name-Calling Week January 21-25, 2008, which focuses attention on the problem 

of name-calling in schools and provides students and educators with the tools and inspiration 

to continue an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling in their communities. 

For more information, go to www.nonamecallingweek.org. 

58. Look for examples of youth who have struggled to overcome oppression throughout history and 

create an original dramatic performance piece based on their experiences. 

59. Host a Poetry Slam/Open-Mic Night in which students perform original music/poems/raps that 

break down stereotypes and promote respect for diversity. Incite community groups, PTA members, 

school board members, local businesses, teachers and staff. 

60. Work with your school librarian to create two separate displays of historical and contemporary 

anti-Semitic and racist publications, including books, newspapers, magazines, films, music, and 

videos that expose the continued defamation of the Jewish and African-American population. 

61. Research pro-diversity websites, then build a web page for your school and link it others on the 

Internet. 

62. Meet with food services staff at your school to discuss the possibility of featuring ethnic cuisine 

on a regular basis. Consult with local restaurants and community groups to participate in the 

program. 

63. Begin learning about and understanding other cultures though literature, art exhibitions and 

onsite learning programs that bring cultures alive. 

64. Construct a multimedia display that examines how today’s media perpetuates stereotypes. 

Review current films, television sitcoms, music, and advertising campaigns, in addition to newspapers, 

magazines and books. 

65. Research peace negotiations going on around the world regarding ethnic or racial conflict. Then 

stage a mock summit in which students portray international leaders who try to resolve these 

crises. 

66. Request that a student-faculty committee establish an annual Diversity Day when regular classes 

are suspended and community members and leaders are invited to speak on and explore 

diversity with students. Consult ADL to plan the program (314.432.6868). 

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68. READ and research newspapers/magazines about current immigration issues, then compare 

67. Ask the local lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) center, theater group or organization to 

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current debates with debates and immigration policies of the past. Invite a speaker that recently 

went through the immigration process to speak about his/her experience. 

69. Ask your librarian to collect samples of popular teen magazines/comic books from around the 

world and request a special corner be set aside for them in the periodical room. 

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70. Ask the guidance office about hosting a career workshop led by professionals who can discuss the 

diversity in their respective fields. 

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71. Survey your school’s building to ensure it is easily accessible by all people with disabilities. Share your 

findings with the school’s administration and school board. 

72. Advocate for the production of school plays that are sensitive to multiculturalism and incorporate a 

variety of roles and perspectives representing a diverse cast, audience, and story. 

73. Ensure that musical selections of school bands and choruses are religiously and culturally diverse. 

74. Establish a Diversity Club that serves as an umbrella organization to promote harmony and respect for 

differences. Reach out to sports teams, drama clubs and language clubs for ideas and involvement. 

If your school already has a Diversity Club, hold a membership drive. 

75. Provide field-trip opportunities for students to attend local cultural events and exhibits. 

IN YOUR WORKPLACE 

76. Attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce and develop a diverse supplier base with the help of St. 

Louis Business Diversity Initiative (www.stlbizdiversity.com). 

77. Make respect for diversity a core value in your organization and articulate it as such in your 

handbook/employee manual. 

78. Encourage your organization to offer brochures, advertisements, services, etc. in two or more languages. 

79. Provide opportunities for employees to attend local cultural events and exhibits. 

80. Conduct an audit of your workplace to ensure it is easily accessible to all people with disabilities. 

81. Be understanding and supportive of co-workers who observe their religious and/or cultural holidays. 

82. If a co-worker makes an insensitive racial, ethnic or religious comment, respond by respectfully 

pointing out that he or she made a remark that perpetuates stereotypes. 

83. Learn about “give respect... get respect,” a partnership of Edward Jones and of the Diversity 

Awareness Partnership and the A World of Difference ® Institute.. 

84. Create a display area where employees can post notices of events and activities happening in their 

communities. 

85. Invite a speaker to present a lunchtime learning experience at your workplace on interesting cultures, 

various religions, the Holocaust, immigration, global artists or exciting exhibits in the area. 

86. Publish and distribute to all staff a list of ethnic and/or religious holidays and the meaning of the 

customs associated with celebrating them. 

87. Generate a lunchtime “brown-bag” dialogue that discusses current issues, interesting articles or 

books, and/or invite speakers to present on issues of diversity. 

88. Take advantage of diversity consultants and training programs such as ADL’s A WORLD OF 

DIFFERENCE ® Institute’s A WORKPLACE OF DIFFERENCE to assist you with ongoing anti-bias 

education programs. 

IN YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP 

89. Urge your leaders to use the pulpit to condemn all forms of bigotry. 

90. Plan a monthly community service project that exposes your religious community to a different 

religious, ethnic, or social community or issue. 

91. Be respectful and welcoming to anyone who attends your religious services. 

92. Attend services of other faiths, different from your own, and/or visit different houses of worship. 

Get permission where and when needed. 

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94. Invite representatives from religions different from your own to deliver presentations about their 

93. Turn a bulletin board into a display space (articles, cartoons, etc.) depicting current events related 

to different forms of religious persecution or human rights violations, which could be posted for all 

to read. 

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95. Organize an interfaith dialogue for youth to increase understanding of each other’s beliefs and build 

lasting friendships. 

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96. Improve your neighborhood by forming interfaith partnerships that can work together towards common 

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goals with the help of Faith Beyond Walls (www.faithbeyondwalls.org). 

97. Reach out to diverse religious communities to co-sponsor festivals and holiday observances that highlight 

and celebrate our common humanity. 

98. Start a group at your place of worship to learn more about bigotry and how to combat it. Ally yourself 

with similar groups, including ADL. 

99. Promote peace, respect, and understanding among people of all faiths by joining together with The 

Interfaith Partnership of Metropolitan St. Louis (www.interfaith partnership.org). 

100. Get inspired by Rick Recht’s Tear Down the Walls initiative, and use it as a tool to help dismantle racism 

and anti-Semitism in your community (www.rickrecht.com). 

101: Brainstorm 100 more ways to make your community No Place For Hate ® ! 

Resolution of Respect 

I pledge from this day forward to do my best to combat prejudice and to stop those who, because of 

hate or ignorance, would hurt people or violate their civil rights. I will try at all times to be aware of 

my own biases and seek to gain understanding of those I perceive as being different from myself. 

I will speak out against all forms of prejudice and discrimination. I will reach out to support those 

who are targets of hate. I will think about specific ways my community members can promote 

respect for people and create a prejudice-free zone. I firmly believe that one person can make a 

difference and that no person can be an “innocent” bystander when it comes to opposing hate. 

I recognize that respecting individual dignity, achieving equality and promoting intergroup harmony 

are the responsibilities of all people. By signing this pledge, I commit myself to creating a community 

that is No Place for Hate®. 

My Signature ___________________________________________ 

Witness Signature 

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Resolución de Respeto 

Yo me comprometo de hoy en adelante, a hacer todo lo posible para combatir el prejuicio y detener 

a aquellos que por rezones de odio o ignorancia, le hagan daño, o le nieguen los derechos civiles a 

alguien. Yo trataré en todo momento de estar consciente mis propios prejuicios. Además, trataré de 

entender a aquellas personas que yo percibo como diferentes a mí. Yo trataré de enfrentar todo tipo 

de prejuicio y discriminación. Yo trataré de alcanzar y respaldar a aquellas personas que son víctimas 

del odio. Yo pensaré en formas específicas en las que los miembros de mi comunidad pueden promover 

el respeto mutuo y crear una zona libre de prejuicios. Yo creo firmemente que una persona 

puede hacer la diferencia y que nadie debe ser un testigo ˝inocente˝, cuando se trata de oponerse al 

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odio. Yo reconozco que el respetar la dignidad individual, alcanzar la igualdad y promover la armonía 

entre los diferentes grupos, es la responsabilidad de todos. Al firmar esta promesa, yo me comprometo 

a producir un impacto positivo en mi comunidad. 

Mi Firma ____________________________________________ 

Firma del Testigo _____________________________________ 

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Responding to Bullying in School 

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What is the definition of bullying? 

Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional, repeated over time, and involves an imbalance of 

power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending him or herself. 

Bullying can take many forms such as: 

Physical bullying such as hitting or punching; Verbal bullying, such as teasing or name-calling; 

Nonverbal or emotional bullying, such as intimidating someone through gestures or social exclusion; 

and children and youth also may be involved in cyberbullying which occurs when children or teens 

bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology. 

Cyberbullying can include: 

Sending mean text, e-mail, or instant messages; Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in 

blogs or on Web sites; Using someone else’s user name to spread rumors or lies about someone. 

What works in bullying preventions? 

There are a number of school-based bullying prevention programs. Although they vary in size and 

scope, the most promising programs incorporate the following characteristics: 

A focus on creating a school-wide environment, or climate, that discourages bullying; surveys 

students to assess the nature and extent of bullying behavior and attitudes towards bullying; training 

to prepare staff to recognize and respond to bullying; development of consistent rules against bullying; 

review and enhancement of the school’s disciplinary code related to bullying behavior; classroom 

activities to discuss issues related to bullying; Integration of bullying prevention themes across the 

curriculum; individual and/or group work with children who have been bullied; individual work with 

children who have bullied peers; involvement of parents in bullying prevention and/or intervention 

activities; and use of teacher or staff groups to increase staff knowledge and motivation related to 

bullying. 

From Take a Stand, Lend a Hand, Stop Bullying Now! a project of the Health, Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of 

Health and Human Services at http://www.stopbullyingnow.org and reprinted with permission. 

“Using simple search tools, young Internet users can easily find hate propaganda if they are looking 

for it. They may also stumble upon such propaganda inadvertently. Searching for activity pages 

suitable for kids might land a child at a white supremacist site devoted to children, complete with 

coloring pages and a crossword puzzle. Misleading extremist Web sites that may lure unsuspecting 

children are on the rise. One site, created by a member of the neo-Nazi National Alliance, hides its 

racism behind "A Historical Examination" of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. An informative and 

factual Web site concerned with the Holocaust, such as the site prepared by the United States 

Holocaust Memorial Museum, may be listed in Web directories alongside dozens of sites prepared 

by Holocaust deniers, who use the Internet to post thousands of pages of lies and distortions.” 

- from A Parents Guide to Hate on the Internet, Anti-Defamation League 

Helping Children Navigate the Internet Safely 

There are few simple answers to the problems and challenges created by the presence of hate on the 

Internet. Because of the probability that children may at some time encounter such material, children 

need opportunities to develop skills that include the following: 

• ability to think critically, in order to discern fact, opinion, and misinformation 

• ability and tools to assess the reliability and credibility of online sources of information 

• response strategies to use if they encounter individuals or groups online that promote hate 

The development of these skills requires an ongoing process that includes open discussions of 

concerns and opportunities to develop and practice skills. 

Internet Guidelines for Parents & Families, Educators, and Librarians 

1. Locate computers in open areas shared by family. Position computers so that adults can easily 

view what is on the screen. When supervising children’s computer use, establish a consistent, 

helpful presence that discourages the perception that adults are violating children’s privacy. 

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3. Spend time visiting Internet sites with children. Use these opportunities to demonstrate and 

2. Post, discuss, and reinforce with children the Internet Tips for Kids. 

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model practical application of a critical thinking approach to assessing content and accuracy. 

Encourage questions about material children do not understand. 

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4. Be aware of online activities of children. Initiate discussion about children’s online experiences. 

5. Discuss with children the dangers of sharing personal information with others online and continually 

reinforce the importance of this guideline. Clarify the kinds of information that should never be 

shared (names, addresses, phone numbers, names of schools and grade levels). This is a critical 

safety rule for people of all ages. 

6. Provide children with opportunities for skill development and the necessary tools and resources to 

assess accuracy of Web site content. Provide supervised opportunities for children to practice 

these skills online. 

7. Instruct children to immediately notify the appropriate authorities (parent or other adult family 

member, teacher or other school personnel, librarian, etc.) when they encounter hate online. 

8. Discuss and provide opportunities for children to practice strategies for responding to individuals 

and groups encountered online that promote intolerance and hate. Distinguish between immediate 

strategies (logging out of a chat room) and long-term strategies (writing a letter to the local Anti- 

Defamation League office or police department to provide information about the Web site). 

9. Explore and utilize services and resources provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to 

protect children from encountering hate online, such as built-in filters. If your current ISP does 

not offer family-oriented services, explore other local options for this Internet access. 

10. Restrict time children spend online, and provide guidance for structuring online time. Limit 

unstructured random surfing, and consistently supervise children’s online activities. 

11. Model safe use of the Internet, avoiding potentially dangerous situations, including online 

romance and gambling. Children are keen observers of adult behavior and will emulate it, 

despite warnings to the contrary. 

2007-2009 Cultural and Religious Observances 

SEPTEMBER 2007 

September 3 .................................LABOR DAY 

September 4 .................................KRISHNA JAYANTI ..................................................................................Hindu 

September 8 .................................INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 

September 13-14..........................ROSH HASHANAH..................................................................................Jewish 

September 13-October 12 ............RAMADAN .............................................................................................Islamic 

September 15-October 15 ............NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 

September 15 ...............................GANESH CHATURTHI ............................................................................. Hindu 

September 17 ...............................CONSTITUTION DAY & CITIZENSHIP DAY 

September 22 ...............................YOM KIPPUR .........................................................................................Jewish 

September 23 ...............................AUTUMNAL EQUINOX 

September 27- October 3 .............SUKKOT ................................................................................................ Jewish 

September 28 ...............................NATIVE AMERICAN DAY 

OCTOBER 2007 

October (full month) .....................LGBT HISTORY MONTH 

October (full month) .....................NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH 

October 4......................................SHEMINI ATZERET.................................................................................Jewish 

October 5......................................SIMCHAT TORAH ...................................................................................Jewish 

October 8......................................COLUMBUS DAY 

October 9......................................LAILA AL-QADR.....................................................................................Islamic 

October 11....................................COMING OUT DAY 

October 11....................................NAVARATRI..............................................................................................Hindu 

October 13....................................EID AL-FITR...........................................................................................Islamic 

October 17....................................INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY 

October 21....................................DASSERA.................................................................................................Hindu 

October 24....................................UNITED NATIONS DAY 

October 31....................................REFORMATION DAY............................................................................Christian 

October 31....................................HALLOWEEN 

12. Stress personal responsibility in children. Knowledge and education are key weapons against 

hate and intolerance. Establish an environment of open communication to build awareness of 

children’s online activities and to take necessary steps to protect children from online encounters 

with people who promulgate hatred and bigotry. 

13. Talk frequently with children about what sites they are visiting, and what they are seeing and 

hearing online. Use these opportunities to teach and reinforce skills to assess online content 

and safety. 

Excerpted from Hate on the Internet: a Resource Guide for Educators and Families, produced by Partners Against Hate, 

December 2003. www.partnersagainsthate.org 

NOVEMBER 2007 

November (full month) .................NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH 

November 1 ..................................ALL SAINTS’ DAY .................................................................Western Christian 

November 2 ..................................ALL SOULS’ DAY ................................................................................Christian 

November 6 ..................................ELECTION DAY 

November 9 ..................................KRISTALLNACHT 

Imagine 

November 9 ..................................DIWALI ...................................................................................................Hindu 

November 11 ................................VETERANS’ DAY 

November 12-18...........................AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK 

November 16 ................................INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE 

November 20 ................................TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 

November 22 ................................THANKSGIVING DAY 

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2007-2009 Cultural and Religious Observances continued 

December 1 ..................................WORLD AIDS DAY 

December 2 ..................................ADVENT ..............................................................................................Christian 

December 3 ..................................INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS 

December 5-12 .............................CHANUKAH ............................................................................................Jewish 

December 8 ..................................BODHI DAY .........................................................................................Buddhist 

December 10 ................................HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 

December 12 ................................OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ...............................................................Christian 

December 15 ................................BILL OF RIGHTS DAY 

December 20 ................................EID AL-ADHA.........................................................................................Islamic 

December 22 ................................WINTER SOLSTICE 

December 25 ................................CHRISTMAS..........................................................................Western Christian 

December 26- January 1 ..............KWANZAA 

December 29 ................................WOUNDED KNEE DAY 

JANUARY 2008 

January 1......................................NEW YEAR’S DAY 

January 1......................................TEMPLE DAY.......................................................................................Buddhist 

January 6......................................EPIPHANY...........................................................................................Christian 

January 6......................................CHRISTMAS........................................................Armenian Orthodox Christian 

January 7......................................CHRISTMAS...........................................................................Eastern Christian 

January 10....................................MUHARRAM ..........................................................................................Islamic 

January 14....................................MAKAR SANKRANTI................................................................................Hindu 

January 19....................................ASHURA ................................................................................................Islamic 

January 21....................................DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S BIRTHDAY 

January 21-25...............................NO NAME-CALLING WEEK 

January 22....................................MAHAYANA NEW YEAR ......................................................................Buddhist 

January 22....................................TU B’SHVAT............................................................................................Jewish 

January 27....................................U.N. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 

FEBRUARY 2008 

February........................................BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

February 1.....................................NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY 

February 5.....................................SHROVE TUESDAY ...............................................................Western Christian 

February 6.....................................ASH WEDNESDAY.................................................................Western Christian 

February 7.....................................LUNAR NEW YEAR 

February 10...................................RACE RELATIONS SUNDAY 

February 14...................................VALENTINE’S DAY 

February 15...................................SUSAN B. ANTHONY DAY 

February 15...................................NIRVANA DAY .....................................................................................Buddhist 

February 17-23 .............................BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD WEEK 

February 18...................................PRESIDENTS’ DAY 

MARCH 2008 

March............................................NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 

March 6 ........................................MAHA SHIVARATRI .................................................................................Hindu 

March 8 ........................................INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 

March 10 ......................................CLEAN MONDAY ....................................................................Eastern Christian 

March 16 ......................................PALM SUNDAY .....................................................................Western Christian 

March 17 ......................................ST. PATRICK’S DAY.............................................................................Christian 

March 20 ......................................VERNAL EQUINOX 

March 20 ......................................HOLY THURSDAY..................................................................Western Christian 

March 20 ......................................MILAD AL-NABI.....................................................................................Islamic 

March 21 ......................................INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 

March 21 ......................................MAGHA PUJA......................................................................................Buddhist 

March 21 ......................................HOLI ........................................................................................................Hindu 

March 21 ......................................PURIM....................................................................................................Jewish 

March 21 ......................................GOOD FRIDAY.......................................................................Western Christian 

March 23 ......................................EASTER.................................................................................Western Christian 

March 31 ......................................CESAR CHAVEZ DAY 

APRIL 2008 

April 14 .........................................RAMA NAVAMI ........................................................................................Hindu 

April 20 .........................................PALM SUNDAY.......................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 20-27....................................PASSOVER/PESACH...............................................................................Jewish 

April 20 .........................................THERAVADA NEW YEAR .....................................................................Buddhist 

April 24 .........................................ARMENIAN MARTYRS’ DAY 

April 24 .........................................HOLY THURSDAY...................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 25 .........................................HOLY FRIDAY .........................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 25 .........................................DAY OF SILENCE 

April 27 .........................................PASCHA..................................................................................Eastern Christian 

MAY 2008 

May...............................................ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 

May 1............................................INTERNATIONAL WORKER’S DAY 

May 1............................................ASCENSION DAY...................................................................Western Christian 

May 2............................................YOM HASHOAH......................................................................................Jewish 

May 3............................................WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 

Imagine 

May 5............................................CINCO DE MAYO 

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could do... 

May 8............................................YOM HAATZMA’UT.................................................................................Jewish 

May 11..........................................MOTHER’S DAY 

May 11..........................................PENTECOST ..........................................................................Western Christian 

May 21..........................................WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT 

May 23..........................................LAG B’OMER ..........................................................................................Jewish 

May 26..........................................MEMORIAL DAY 

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June..............................................LGBT PRIDE MONTH 

June 5...........................................ASCENSION DAY....................................................................Eastern Christian 

June 9-10......................................SHAVUOT ...............................................................................................Jewish 

June 12.........................................ANNE FRANK DAY 

June 12.........................................LOVING DAY 

June 14.........................................FLAG DAY 

June 15.........................................PENTECOST ...........................................................................Eastern Christian 

June 15.........................................FATHER’S DAY 

June 18.........................................BUDDHA DAY......................................................................................Buddhist 

June 19.........................................JUNETEENTH 

June 20.........................................SUMMER SOLSTICE 

June 20.........................................WORLD REFUGEE DAY 

June 22.........................................ALL SAINTS DAY....................................................................Eastern Christian 

JULY 2008 

July 4............................................INDEPENDENCE DAY 

July 18..........................................DHARMA DAY .....................................................................................Buddhist 

July 26..........................................ADA (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT) DAY 

AUGUST 2008 

August 9 .......................................INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 

August 10 .....................................TISHA B’AV ............................................................................................Jewish 

August 12 .....................................INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 

August 15 .....................................FULAMBANA .......................................................................................Buddhist 

August 16 .....................................RAKSHA BANDHAN .................................................................................Hindu 

August 17 .....................................NISF SHABAAN......................................................................................Islamic 

August 23 .....................................INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE REMEMBRANCE OF 

.....................................................THE SLAVE TRADE AND ITS ABOLITION 

August 24 .....................................KRISHNA JAYANTI...................................................................................Hindu 



September 2 – October 1..............RAMADAN .............................................................................................Islamic 

September 3 .................................GANESH CHATURTHI...............................................................................Hindu 


September 15 – October 15..........NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 

September 17 ...............................CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY 



September 28 ...............................LAILA AL-QADR.....................................................................................Islamic 

September 30 ...............................NAVARATRI..............................................................................................Hindu 

September 30 – October 1............ROSH HASHANAH..................................................................................Jewish 

OCTOBER 2008 

October .........................................LGBT HISTORY MONTH 

October .........................................NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH 

October 2......................................EID AL-FITR...........................................................................................Islamic 

October 9......................................DASSERA.................................................................................................Hindu 

October 9......................................YOM KIPPUR .........................................................................................Jewish 


October 13....................................COLUMBUS DAY 

October 14-20...............................SUKKOT .................................................................................................Jewish 


October 21....................................SHEMINI ATZERET.................................................................................Jewish 

October 22....................................SIMCHAT TORAH ...................................................................................Jewish 


October 28....................................DIWALI ....................................................................................................Hindu 



NOVEMBER 2008 

November .....................................NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH 










November 30 ................................ADVENT ..............................................................................................Christian 

Imagine 


DECEMBER 2008 


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December 8 ..................................EID AL-ADHA.........................................................................................Islamic 


December 12 ................................OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE................................................................Christian 


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December 22-29 ...........................CHANUKAH ............................................................................................Jewish 



December 29 ................................MUHARRAM ..........................................................................................Islamic 

JANUARY 2009 

January 1......................................NEW YEAR’S DAY 

January 1......................................TEMPLE DAY.......................................................................................Buddhist 

January 6......................................EPIPHANY...........................................................................................Christian 

January 6......................................CHRISTMAS........................................................Armenian Orthodox Christian 

January 7......................................CHRISTMAS...........................................................................Eastern Christian 

January 7......................................ASHURA ................................................................................................Islamic 

January 11....................................MAHAYANA NEW YEAR ......................................................................Buddhist 

January 14....................................MAKAR SANKRANTI................................................................................Hindu 

January 19....................................DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S BIRTHDAY 

January 19-23...............................NO NAME-CALLING WEEK 

January 26....................................LUNAR NEW YEAR 

January 27....................................UN HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 

FEBRUARY 2009 

February........................................BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

February 1.....................................NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY 

February 8.....................................RACE RELATIONS SUNDAY 

February 9.....................................TU B’SHVAT............................................................................................Jewish 

February 14...................................VALENTINE’S DAY 

February 15...................................SUSAN B. ANTHONY DAY 

February 15...................................NIRVANA DAY .....................................................................................Buddhist 

February 15-21 .............................BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD WEEK 

February 16...................................PRESIDENTS’ DAY 

February 23...................................MAHA SHIVARATRI .................................................................................Hindu 

February 24...................................SHROVE TUESDAY ...............................................................Western Christian 

February 25...................................ASH WEDNESDAY.................................................................Western Christian 

MARCH 2009 

March............................................NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 

March 2 ........................................CLEAN MONDAY ....................................................................Eastern Christian 

March 8 ........................................INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 

March 9 ........................................MILAD AL-NABI.....................................................................................Islamic 

March 10 ......................................PURIM....................................................................................................Jewish 

March 11 ......................................MAGHA PUJA......................................................................................Buddhist 

March 11 ......................................HOLI ........................................................................................................Hindu 

March 17 ......................................ST. PATRICK’S DAY.............................................................................Christian 

March 20 ......................................VERNAL EQUINOX 

March 21 ......................................INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 

March 31 ......................................CESAR CHAVEZ DAY 

APRIL 2009 

April 3 ...........................................RAMA NAVAMI ........................................................................................Hindu 

April 5 ...........................................PALM SUNDAY .....................................................................Western Christian 

April 9 ...........................................THERAVADA NEW YEAR .....................................................................Buddhist 

April 9-16......................................PASSOVER/PESACH...............................................................................Jewish 

April 9 ...........................................HOLY THURSDAY..................................................................Western Christian 

April 10 .........................................GOOD FRIDAY.......................................................................Western Christian 

April 12 .........................................EASTER.................................................................................Western Christian 

April 12 .........................................PALM SUNDAY.......................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 16 .........................................HOLY THURSDAY...................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 17 .........................................HOLY FRIDAY .........................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 19 .........................................PASCHA..................................................................................Eastern Christian 

April 21 .........................................YOM HASHOAH......................................................................................Jewish 

April 24 .........................................ARMENIAN MARTYRS’ DAY 

April 29 .........................................YOM HAATZMA’UT.................................................................................Jewish 

MAY 2009 

May...............................................ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 

May 1............................................INTERNATIONAL WORKER’S DAY 

May 3............................................WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 

May 5............................................CINCO DE MAYO 

May 9............................................BUDDHA DAY......................................................................................Buddhist 

May 10..........................................MOTHER’S DAY 

May 12..........................................LAG B’OMER ..........................................................................................Jewish 

May 21..........................................WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT 

May 21..........................................ASCENSION DAY...................................................................Western Christian 

May 25..........................................MEMORIAL DAY 

Imagine 

May 28..........................................ASCENSION DAY....................................................................Eastern Christian 

May 29-30 ....................................SHAVUOT ...............................................................................................Jewish 

May 31..........................................PENTECOST ..........................................................................Western Christian 

what more we 

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JUNE 2009 

June (Full Month) .........................LGBT PRIDE MONTH 

June 7...........................................PENTECOST ...........................................................................Eastern Christian 

June 12.........................................ANNE FRANK DAY 

June 12.........................................LOVING DAY 

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June 20.........................................WORLD REFUGEE DAY 


June 14.........................................FLAG DAY 

June 14.........................................ALL SAINTS DAY....................................................................Eastern Christian 

June 19.........................................JUNETEENTH 

June 21.........................................SUMMER SOLSTICE 

June 21.........................................FATHER’S DAY 

JULY 2009 

July 4............................................INDEPENDENCE DAY 

July 7............................................DHARMA DAY .....................................................................................Buddhist 

July 26..........................................ADA (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT) DAY 

July 30..........................................TISHA B’AV ............................................................................................Jewish 

AUGUST 2009 

August 5 .......................................RAKSHA BANDHAN .................................................................................Hindu 

August 7 .......................................NISF SHABAAN......................................................................................Islamic 

August 9 .......................................INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 

August 12 .....................................INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 

August 14 .....................................KRISHNA JAYANTI...................................................................................Hindu 

August 22-September 20..............RAMADAN .............................................................................................Islamic 

August 23 .....................................INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE REMEMBRANCE .........OF THE SLAVE TRADE AND ITS ABOLITION 

August 23 .....................................GANESH CHATURTHI...............................................................................Hindu 


September 3 .................................ULAMBANA.........................................................................................Buddhist 



Sept. 15 -Oct. 15 (Full Month)......NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 

September 17 ...............................CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY 

September 17 ...............................LAILA AL-QADR.....................................................................................Islamic 

September 19 ...............................NAVARATRI..............................................................................................Hindu 

September 19-20..........................ROSH HASHANAH..................................................................................Jewish 

September 21 ...............................EID AL-FITR...........................................................................................Islamic 



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September 28 ...............................DASSERA.................................................................................................Hindu 

September 28 ...............................YOM KIPPUR .........................................................................................Jewish 

OCTOBER 2009 

October Full Month .......................LGBT HISTORY MONTH 

October Full Month .......................NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH 

October 3-9...................................SUKKOT .................................................................................................Jewish 

October 10....................................SHEMINI ATZERET.................................................................................Jewish 

October 11....................................SIMCHAT TORAH ...................................................................................Jewish 


October 12....................................COLUMBUS DAY 


October 17....................................DIWALI ....................................................................................................Hindu 




NOVEMBER 2009 

November (whole month).............NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH 










November 28 ................................EID AL-ADHA.........................................................................................Islamic 

November 29 ................................ADVENT ..............................................................................................Christian 

DECEMBER 2009 





December 12 ................................OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE................................................................Christian 

Imagine 


December 18 ................................MUHARRAM ..........................................................................................Islamic 

December 12-19 ...........................CHANUKAH ............................................................................................Jewish 



December 26- January 1 ..............KWANZAA 

December 27 ................................ASHURA ................................................................................................Islamic 


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ALL SAINTS’ DAY – November 1. Commemorates 

all the saints. Known and unknown Christian Saints. 

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK – Third week in 

November. To honor the public schools of America. 

ANNE FRANK DAY – June 12. Birthday of young 

Jewish girl whose diary describes her family’s hiding 

from Nazis through assistance of gentile 

friends. 

SUSAN B. ANTHONY’S BIRTHDAY – Susan B. 

Anthony, born February 15, 1820, was a pioneer in 

the women’s movement. 

ARMENIAN MARTYRS’ DAY – April 24. 

Commemorates the extermination of 1.5 million 

Armenians in Turkey in the years 1915 -1923. 

ASCENSION DAY – The 40th day after Easter. 

Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into 

Heaven. 

ASCENSION OF BAHA’U’LLAH (Baha’i) – May 29. 

Observance of the anniversary of the death in exile 

of Baha’u’llah. 

ASH WEDNESDAY – The first day of Lent, a 40-day 

season of spiritual preparation for Easter by 

Western Christian Churches. 

BAHA’I NEW YEAR’S DAY – March 21. 

Astronomically fixed to commence the year. Known 

as Naw Rúz. Also the beginning of the Iranian New 

Year. 

BAHA’U’LLAH BIRTHDAY (Baha’i) – November 12. 

Commemorates birth of the founder of Baha’i faith 

in 1817. 

BAISAKHI – April 13. Sikh observance of rejection 

of Indian caste system and formation of Khalsa 

(Sikh Brotherhood). 

BILL OF RIGHTS DAY – On December 15, 1791, the 

United States Constitution became effective. 

BIRTH OF THE BAB (Baha’i) – October 20. 

Observance of the anniversary of the birth of Siyyid 

Ali Muhammad, known as “the Bab.” 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH – Celebrated in February 

to commemorate leading events in African- 

American history. 

BODHI DAY – Buddhist celebration of the 

Enlightenment of founder Shakyamuni Buddha, ca. 

596 B.C.E. 

BON (Mahayana Buddhism) – July 15. Occasion 

for rejoicing in the enlightenment offered by the 

Buddha. Day of remembrance of all those who 

have passed away. Also known as Obon-e. 

BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD WEEK – Designated 

in February by the National Conference of 

Community and Justice to emphasize the importance 

of brotherhood and sisterhood. 

BUDDHA DAY (Mahayana Buddhism) – April 8. 

Commemorates the birth of Gautama, the Buddha 

of Infinite Wisdom and Compassion. Also known as 

Hanamatsuri. 

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL OF DEDICATION (Festival 

of Lights) – Eight-day festival celebrating the 

rededication of the Temple to the service of God 

(165 B.C.E.). Commemorates the Maccabean 

victory over Antiochus who sought to suppress 

freedom of worship. 

CHINESE NEW YEAR – A festive holiday celebrated 

for about two weeks. Each year is symbolized by a 

different animal. 

CHRISTMAS – December 25. Commemorates the 

birth of Jesus. 

CINCO DE MAYO – May 5 (in Spanish). This date 

marks the victory in 1862 of a small Mexican force 

that routed a French army three times its size. 

CITIZENSHIP DAY/CONSTITUTION DAY – On this 

day, which marks the anniversary of the signing of 

the United States Constitution (September 17, 

1787), the importance of citizenship 

is dramatized by many naturalization ceremonies. 

COLUMBUS DAY – Columbus landed at San 

Salvador, October 12, 1492. Now celebrated on the 

second Monday in October. 

DAY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE – December 

12. Fiestas commemorate the day in 1531 when the 

Blessed Virgin Mary appeared before the Indian 

Juan Diego. 

THE DECLARATION OF THE BAB (Baha’i) – May 23. 

Day when Baha’u’llah revealed His mission to his 

disciples. 

DEEPAVALI (Hindu) – Festival of Lights. 

DUSSEHRA (Hindu) – Worship of War Goddess, 

Durga. 

EASTER SUNDAY – Celebrates the resurrection of 

Jesus. 

ELECTION DAY – The first Tuesday following the 

first Monday in November. 

FATHER’S DAY – Celebration of fatherhood. 

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – August 15. 

Commemorates the taking of the Virgin Mary into 

Heaven. 

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY – January 6. The revealing 

of Jesus as the Christ to the gentiles in the persons 

of the Magi at Bethlehem. 

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – 

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December 8. Observance commemorating the doctrine 

that Mary, from the moment of her conception, 

was free from the stain of Original Sin. 

FESTIVAL OF RIDVAN (Baha’i) – April 21. 

Beginning of the most important festival period, the 

12 days which Baha’u’llah spent in the garden of 

Ridvan, before his exile to Constantinople. 

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT – Begins four weeks of 

spiritual preparation in observance of the birth of 

Jesus. 

FLAG DAY – The anniversary of the adoption of our 

national flag by Congress, June 14, 1777. 

GOOD FRIDAY – Commemorates the Crucifixion of 

Jesus. Two days before Easter. 

HALLOWEEN – October 31. The eve of All Saints’ Day. 

HANAMATSURI – April 8. Celebrates the birth of the 

founder of Buddhism, ca. 560 B.C.E. 

HOLY THURSDAY (Maundy Thursday) – 

Commemorates the Last Supper, at which Jesus and 

the Disciples were together for the last time before 

the Crucifixion, and the sacrament of the Eucharist 

was instituted. 

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY – Celebrates the proclamation 

of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the 

United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 

1948. 

IDUL-ADHA (Islamic) – Commemorates the Feast of 

Sacrifice. (Falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah.) 

IDUL-FITR (Islamic) – End of the month of 

Ramadan, daily fasting from sunrise to sunset. (Falls 

on the first day of Shawwal.) 

INDEPENDENCE DAY – The Declaration of 

Independence was proclaimed on July 4, 1776. 

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KANNAME FESTIVAL (Shinto) – October 17. 

Celebration of the autumn harvest. 

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday is celebrated 

on the third Monday in January. 

KRISTALLNACHT – November 9-10. Dates of 1938 

Nazi riots against Jews in which many people were 

killed, hundreds of synagogues burned, and thousands 

of Jewish-owned businesses destroyed. 

KWANZAA – Dec. 26-Jan. 1. A seven-day celebration 

of African-American values & traditions and 

their continued vitality. “Kwanzaa,” in Kiswahili, 

means “first fruits of the harvest.” 

LABOR DAY – Celebrated the first Monday in 

September, in recognition of American workers. 

LAG B’OMER – (The 33rd day of the counting of 

the Omer, from the second day of Pesach until 

Shavuot.) According to the Talmud, 24,000 disciples 

of the Jewish scholar, Rabbi Akiva (ca. 50-132 

C.E.), died of a plague during the period between 

Pesach and Shavuot because they did not sufficiently 

honor one another. The plague ceased on 

Lag B'Omer which, consequently, became a Jewish 

festival. 

MARTYRDOM OF THE BAB (Baha’i) – July 9. 

Observance of the anniversary of the execution of 

the Bab in 1850. 

MAULUD-UN-NABI (Islamic) – Birthday of the 

Prophet. (Falls on the 12th day of the month of 

Rabi’I.) 

MEMORIAL DAY – Initiated originally to honor the 

dead of the Civil War, this observance now pays 

homage to the dead of all wars. Now celebrated on 

the last Monday in May. 

MOTHER’S DAY – Celebration of motherhood. 

MUHARRAM – The first month of the Islamic 

liturgical year. 

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – Sept. 

15- Oct. 15. Honors the Hispanic culture, history 

and contributions to American life. 

NATIVE AMERICAN DAY – Several states now celebrate 

this day on the fourth Friday in September. 

Legislation now before Congress would make it a 

national observance. 

NIINAME FESTIVAL (Shinto) – November 23. 

National holiday for labor in Japan. It originated as 

thanksgiving to the Gods of Heaven and Earth. 

NIRVANA DAY (Mahayana Buddhism) – February 

15. Observes the passing of Shakyamuni into 

Nirvana, when he obtained enlightenment and 

became a Buddha. Also known as Nehan-e. 

PATRIOT DAY – A day to remember and honor 

those who perished in the terrorist attacks of 

September 11, 2001. 

PENTECOST – Commemorates the descent of the 

Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, 50 days after Easter 

Sunday. Marks the beginning of the Christian 

Church. 

PESACH (PASSOVER) – Celebrates Israel’s deliverance 

from Egyptian bondage. During this 8-day 

Spring festival, matzoh (unleavened bread) is eaten. 

PRESIDENTS’ BIRTHDAY – Celebrated the third 

Monday in February. 

PURIM (FESTIVAL OF LOTS) – Marks the salvation 

of the Jews of ancient Persia from Haman’s plot to 

exterminate them, through the intervention of 

Queen Esther. 

RACE RELATIONS SUNDAY – Designated by the 

National Council of Churches in recognition of the 

importance of interracial relations. Observed on the 

second Sunday in February. 

RAMADAN – The ninth month in the Islamic calendar; 

30 days of strict fasting from sunrise to sundown 

in honor of the first revelations to the Prophet 

Muhammed. 

RAMANAVAMI – Anniversary of the birth of Rama, 

incarnation of Vishnu (the Preserver) in Hinduism. 

RATHA-YATRA – Hindu new year beginning 

summer; Lord Vishnu changes from winter to 

summer home. 

REFORMATION DAY – October 31. Commemorates 

the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. 

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY DAY – November 25. 

Anniversary of 1981 United Nations declaration on 

religious liberty as a fundamental human right. 

ROSH HASHANAH (JEWISH NEW YEAR) – The first 

of the High Holy Days, which marks the beginning of 

a 10-day period of penitence and spiritual renewal. 

ST. PATRICK’S DAY – March 17. Feast day of the 

patron Saint of Ireland. 

SHABBAT – Each week the seventh day, Saturday, 

is observed by Jews as a day of holiness, rest, 

and rejoicing. (The Christian Sabbath is observed 

on Sunday.) 

SHAVUOT (FEAST OF WEEKS) – Celebrates the 

covenant established at Sinai between God and 

Israel, and the revelation of the Ten 

Commandments. 

SHEMINI ATZERET (EIGHTH DAY OF SOLEMN 

ASSEMBLY) – A part of the Sukkot festival. 

SIMCHAT TORAH (THE REJOICING IN THE TORAH) 

– Celebrates the conclusion of the public reading of 

the Pentateuch (Torah) and its beginning anew, 

thus affirming that the study of God’s word is an 

unending process. Concludes the Sukkot festival. 

SUKKOT (FEAST OF BOOTHS) (Tabernacles) – 

Commemorates the 40-year wandering of Israelites 

in the desert on the way to the Promised Land; 

expresses thanksgiving for the fall harvest. 

TEACHER’S DAY (Confucianism) – September 28. 

Commemorates the birth of Confucius, and honors 

the teaching profession. 

THANKSGIVING DAY – The fourth Thursday in 

November. Commemorates the Pilgrims’ observance 

of the harvest and is a time for giving thanks 

to God for blessings bestowed during the year. 

TISHA B’AV (THE NINTH OF AV) – Fast day 

mourning the destruction of the First and Second 

Temples in Jerusalem on the 9th day of the Hebrew 

month of Av, in 586 B.C.E. and 70 C.E. 

TU B’SHVAT (FIFTEENTH DAY OF SHVAT) – 

Named for the festival of the New Year of Trees. 

In certain communities, it is customary to eat 15 

different kinds of fruit on this day with special 

preference given to the kinds of fruits grown in 

the land of Israel. 

UNITED NATIONS DAY – The United Nations 

Charter was put into effect October 24, 1945. A 

commemoration of the founding of the world 

organization. 

VETERANS DAY – November 11. Honors the United 

States Armed Services and commemorates the war 

dead. 

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – Designated by 

Congress in March as a time to remember and 

salute women as significant agents of historical 

change. 

YOM HAATZMA’UT (ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY) 

– The establishment of the State of Israel on the 

fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar (May 14, 

1948.) Preceded the day before by Yom Hazikaron, 

Israel’s memorial day for fallen soldiers. 

YOM HASHOAH (HOLOCAUST DAY) – Memorializes 

the heroic martyrdom of the six million Jews who 

perished in the Nazi Holocaust. 

YOM KIPPUR (DAY OF ATONEMENT) – This most 

holy day in the Jewish year is marked by fasting 

and prayer. 

YOM YERUSHALAYIM (JERUSALEM DAY) – 

Commemorates Israel’s reunification of Jerusalem, 

its capital city, following Israel’s victory in the 1967 

Arab-Israeli war. 

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