Antisemitism

Antisemitism is defined as hostility and prejudice toward Jews as well as taking discriminatory action towards Jewish people. Some consider antisemitism to be a form of racism.

The word antisemitism finds its roots in the German word antisemitisch, first used in 1860 by Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider, in his work regarding false ideas of "Semitic races" in comparison to "Aryan races." However, the discriminatory ideas and actions towards Jews have existed since long before the term was coined.

Early incidents of antisemitism and anti-Jewish persecution include the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the persecution of Jews across Europe during the Black Death from 2348 - 1351, and the Spanish Inquisition and expulsion from Spain in 1492.

The 20th century saw both the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews, and the expulsion of Jews from countries across the Middle East, leading to the displacement of approximately 850,000 Mizrahi Jews.

In recent years both Europe and the US have seen a steady increase in antisemitic incidents, and 90% of Jews in the European Union have said that they feel this is a serious problem.

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ARMED POLICE officers stand outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester following the attack there on Yom Kippur.

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Jewish security organization Community Security Trust called the news "utterly chilling, coming so close to the anniversary of the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue last year."

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Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

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Singer Ed Sheeran appears on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Center in New York, U.S., June 6, 2023.

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IDF soldiers conduct counter-terrorism operation in West Bank, September 4, 2026.

North Miami Beach joins growing group of Florida cities embracing IHRA antisemitism definition

“We are grateful to Mayor Michael Joseph for his leadership in taking this important step and helping ensure Jewish residents can live safely, openly, and proudly in their community.”

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Participants in the 9th SSI National Conference at Florida Atlantic University

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Former pro-Palestinian activist who publicly changed her position and now combats antisemitism while building Black-Jewish solidarity

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Taryn Thomas, Ambassador for the Nova Music Festival Exhibition.

25 ViZionaries: Yuval David - No. 20

His mission is to inspire the next generation of Zionist leaders

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Yuval David.

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As Senior Rabbi of one of Australia’s largest synagogues, he uses his voice publicly, meeting government and community leaders to advocate strongly for Israel and Australian Jewry.

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Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule, Melbourne.

25 ViZionaries: Noah Pollak - No. 18

American political writer, commentator and pro-Israel advocate

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Noah Pollak, American political writer and pro-Israel advocate.

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Founded and led the Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.

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Founder of Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.

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Founded the Karsh Journalism Fellowship, the world's only fellowship devoted to educating journalists on Jewish life, antisemitism, and Israel.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jacki Karsh, founded the Karsh Journalism Fellowship.

25 ViZionaries: Ofir Dayan - No. 12

Dedicated her career to defending the Jewish state on the global stage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Host of The Moderate Case podcast, he advocates fighting against anti-Semitism

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