BCTC Conversation Materials & Educational Resources
BCTC uses carefully curated materials to help participants explore complex topics through conversation. Our resources bring together personal stories, questions, context, and different perspectives — with opportunities to keep learning after the conversation ends.
Resources Built For Conversation
Each BCTC conversation is supported by materials designed to inform without replacing the conversation itself. They provide context, questions, personal stories, fact sheets, and trusted resources that help participants listen, ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore different perspectives.
As BCTC grows, so will the communities, experiences, stories, and perspectives represented in our conversations.
Featured Conversation Topics
Explore some of the topics currently featured in the BCTC materials library. Each brings together context, questions, stories, and resources to help take the conversation deeper.
The library will continue to grow as BCTC develops conversations around more communities, experiences, stories, and perspectives.
Behind The Media
Explore how headlines, sources, framing, repetition, and social media shape what we see and what we believe. These resources help participants look beyond the headline, evaluate information, question sources, and better understand how stories and narratives take shape.
Behind The Media — Media Literacy
Explore how to evaluate sources, recognize bias, question headlines and framing, check credibility, and think critically about the information we consume and share.
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Media Fail — From Claims To Headlines
Explore how unverified claims can become headlines, spread through reposting, and influence public understanding before the information is verified.
Read The ArticleBeing Jewish In The World Today, Israel And The Rise Of Jewish Hatred
Explore what it means to be Jewish in the world today through identity, history, lived experience, Israel, Zionism, and the rise of Jewish hatred. These resources provide context while bringing personal stories and commonly asked questions into the conversation.
Talking Points – Conversation Guide
Prompts and context for thoughtful conversation.
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Who Are The Jews?
Jewish identity, peoplehood, history, culture, and diversity.
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Israel – Questions & Answers
Common questions and useful context about Israel.
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Israel Fact Sheet
Key facts and context in one place.
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What Is Palestine?
History and context behind the terminology.
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What Is Zionism?
Meaning and history beyond slogans and assumptions.
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Rise Of Antisemitism
Understanding Jewish hatred and how it appears today.
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Personal Stories
Jewish experiences across backgrounds, identities, and communities.
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Voices That Choose To Show Up & Speak Out
Personal stories of people who chose not to stay silent. Explore reflections on courage, allyship, showing up for others, and what it means to speak out when it matters.
Read Their Stories10 Reasons Christians Support Israel
A printable resource for Christian and interfaith conversations exploring why many Christians support Israel.
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