Welcome to the Magen-SHIELD Task Force National Training.
This a hands-on, 11-session intensive designed to turn your commitment into real-world impact.
From mastering the report intake to navigating student rights (Title VI) and workplace discrimination, this program gives you the “boots-on-the-ground” skills
to document, confront, and dismantle antisemitism in your own backyard. Each month, we go beyond the theory with expert lessons and practical role-plays
to ensure you are ready to act the moment our community calls. Join us, gain the tools, and let’s build a paper trail that forces institutions to listen.
Attendance is open to task force members only. Please register below.
Session 1 – Monday, June 15, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Why Every Report Counts: How silence allows institutions to ignore us and how a paper trail forces them to act.
Session 2 – Monday, July 20, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
How to Take a Report: How to use the SHIELD form to get the facts right the first time.
Session 3 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Schools and Student Rights (Title VI): Understanding the laws that force schools and universities to protect our students.
Session 4 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Identifying Hidden Antisemitism (IHRA): How to use the IHRA definition to prove that “anti-Israel” flyers or speech are actually harassment.
Session 5 – Monday, November 23, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Workplace Rights & HR: How to protect your job and your identity at work.
Session 6 – Monday, December 21, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
The Art of the Follow-Up: What to do when an official ignores your email. How to “climb the ladder” to their boss.
Session 7 – Monday, January 25, 2027 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Tracking Online Hate: How to safely document and report harassment on social media so platforms have to take it down.
Session 8 – Monday, February 22, 2027 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Police vs. Civil Reports: Knowing the difference between a “Bias Incident” for the school and a “Hate Crime” for the police.
Session 9 – Monday, March 29, 2027 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Working with Our Legal Partners: Our partners and knowing when to hand a case to them.
Session 10 – Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Learning from Hard Cases: Reviewing reports that were rejected and figuring out how to make them stronger.
Session 11 – Tuesday, May 18, 2027 – 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Local Action Plans: Turning a year of data into a plan to change your local town or school district