Jewish Culture, and Anti-Semitism, on the Rise in Hungary
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May 14, 2008
(International Herald Tribune, May 8, 2008) The article, "Jewish Culture, and Anti-Semitism, on the Rise in Hungary," describes an antisemitic incident that occurred in a Jewish district in Hungary. Journalist Michael Kimmelman states, "anti-Semitism can thrive even in the absence of a single Jew. History has proved that repeatedly."
Discussion Questions
- What factors contribute to the rise of antisemitism?
- Where do prejudice and stereotypes come from?
- How do you explain the fact that antisemitism can exist when Jewish people are not living in the community?
- How do you explain why religious Jews are more accepted than non religious Jews?
- What can a community do to prevent antisemitism or other forms of intolerance?
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