Antisemitism–also called Jew hatred–is one of the world’s oldest and most persistent forms of prejudice. From religious persecution in ancient times to modern conspiracy theories, it has taken different forms across centuries and societies, yet its core pattern remains: blaming Jews for societal problems and portraying them as threats to be feared or eliminated.
How to use this guide
This resource introduces students to the history of antisemitism, how it has evolved over time, what makes it unique among other forms of hatred, and why it persists today. By understanding the origins of antisemitic stereotypes and the ways they mutate to fit new contexts, students will be better equipped to recognize and confront antisemitism in their own communities and the wider world.
Choose the activities and approaches that best fit your students and classroom needs and your learning objectives.
- Antisemitism
- Jewish History
- 6 - 7
- 8 - 12
- After School Programming
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
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A resource library from Facing History and Ourselves
An article on the one-year yahrzeit of the Tree Of Life Shooting about creating Jewish Joy as a means of resistance.
A non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.