Education & Development of Jewish people quarterly update – March 2026

Yom HaShoah - 13th April 2026 - Yellow Candle

This project is guided by the principle that remembrance starts at home, through meaningful reflection, education and shared responsibility across generations.

On the evening of Yom HaShoah, Monday 13th April 2026, homes across the UK will light Yellow Candles, each one remembering a Jewish victim murdered in the Holocaust.

We are incredibly grateful to The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR), Betty Messenger Charitable Foundation, The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust, The Jewish Chronicle, We Are All Making A Difference and Yom HaShoah UK, for supporting the Yellow Candle Project.

Join us on the evening of Monday 13th April 2026 for the UK Jewish Community’s National Yom HaShoah Commemoration.

Taking place at Victoria Tower Gardens, Westminster, now the home of the UK Jewish Community’s National Yom HaShoah Commemoration. This solemn gathering will bring together members of the Jewish community and wider society, including Holocaust survivors, refugees, young leaders, civic representatives and dignitaries, to stand together in remembrance and commitment.

It has been an incredibly busy and rewarding few months for the Streetwise team, delivering over 250 workshops to close to 8,500 young people through January, February and March. From primary classrooms to youth movements, from London to Leeds, we have been reaching young people across the country with vital education on antisemitism, online safety, and personal safety.

Here is a look at some of our highlights from the last few months…

Safer Internet Day 2026

This year, we marked Safer Internet Day in 14 primary schools, reaching a total of 4,410

young people. This year’s theme was “Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI”, supporting young people to better understand artificial intelligence and navigate its use safely and responsibly. Sessions encouraged students to think critically about their use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly considering its increasing accessibility, availability, and appeal. Discussions focused on how AI can be used positively and productively, while also raising awareness of the potential risks associated with misuse or overuse. Through age-appropriate activities and guided discussions, students were able to reflect on their digital habits and consider how to make informed, responsible choices online.

We were delighted to be invited to deliver workshops at Hasmonean Girls’ school as part of their Safer Internet Day campaign. We delivered a programme on Antisemitism & The Media to their entire 6^th form cohort, designed to empower students to think critically about the media they consume and develop confidence in identifying and managing antisemitism experienced online.

As part of this campaign, we partnered with Jami to offer Plugged In, Switched On: Raising Resilient Digital Natives, a webinar designed to support parents in keeping their young people safe online. If you are interested in attending this webinar, click here to find out more information and future dates.

Leeds Antisemitism Awareness Week

In February, Streetwise was honoured to be invited by Leeds City Council to take part in their

inaugural Antisemitism Awareness Week, a landmark moment for the city and a testament to the growing recognition for the importance of this work. Working alongside West Yorkshire Police and in close collaboration with the CST, we delivered workshops at Brodetsky Primary and Leeds JFS, supporting students in identifying, understanding, and reporting antisemitism and discrimination in their communities.

The sessions were designed to meet students where they are - giving them practical tools and language to recognise antisemitic behaviour, the confidence to speak up, and an understanding of the reporting pathways available to them. It was particularly meaningful to deliver this work as part of a coordinated, city-wide effort.

SEND Partnerships

Over the last few months, Streetwise visited Kisharon Langdon College, offering Personal Safety and Antisemitism workshops to their students. Our Personal safety workshops explored the practicalities of independent travel and everyday awareness - skills that are particularly important for students as they grow in confidence and independence beyond college. Alongside this, our Antisemitism sessions were designed to help students understand their identity, recognise harmful behaviour directed at them or others, and feel equipped to speak up or seek support.

We look forward to continuing to develop our partnership with the college!

Tour Training

At the end of March, Streetwise hosted an exciting Tour Training Day, bringing together over 40 yo

ung leaders from across the community for a full day of workshops. The day was designed to prepare participants for the responsibility of leading Tour, equipping them with the confidence to navigate difficult conversations, understand group dynamics, and support their chanichimot effectively. Streetwise delivered as part of a lineup of organisations, alongside Jewish Women's Aid, Stand Up!, Jami, and KeshetUK, each bringing their own expertise to create a rich and varied programme. The collaborative nature of the day reflected the best of what the Jewish community can achieve when organisations work together towards a shared goal - inspiring the next generation of confident and resilient leaders.