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.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been labeled "antisemite of the Week" by StopAntisemitism after her arrest at an anti-Israel rally, accusing Thunberg of using her platform for antisemitism.
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Argentina saw an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, particularly following October 7, with a significant increase in incidents linked to Israel.
Keir Starmer said the government would set aside funds so that students can visit Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust.
Surprisingly, Hamas’ October 7 massacre against Israel and the increased antisemitism that has followed the attacks are not mentioned in the resolution draft.
Alex Edelman's Emmy-winning 'Just For Us' blends comedy and insight into antisemitism and Jewish identity, highlighting his unique take on a white supremacist meeting and its broader implications.
AAPD Police Chief Andre C. Anderson said that there "is absolutely no place for hate or ethnic intimidation" in the city.
Amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing hostage crisis, President Isaac Herzog and Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot discuss resilience, hope, and the power of unity.
US Ambassador Michele Taylor leads efforts against antisemitism at the UN following Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.
Increasing antisemitism and the Labour government’s response to Gaza have raised alarm within Australia’s Jewish community.
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