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Antisemitic Children's Book

From the 1938 antisemitic children’s book The Poisonous Mushroom. The boy is drawing a nose on the chalkboard, and the caption reads: “The Jewish nose is crooked at its tip. It looks like a 6.”

Last Updated: August 10, 2016

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English — US

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History
Social Studies

Antisemitism

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Mini-Lesson

Inform students about the rising number of antisemitic incidents in the United States and explore the story of one teacher’s response to an antisemitic incident involving high school students in her community.

Photo antisemitism protesters marching over bridge.

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Explore the origins and history of prejudice and discrimination against Jews with the resources in this collection.

Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to contemporary examples of Holocaust trivialization and prompt reflection on the question “What are the implications of comparing current events to the Holocaust?”

Jewish badge in the hands of a man stock photo.

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Students reflect on how they consume and share information they encounter, how antisemitism is spread online and the potential consequences of being exposed to antisemitic content.

A group of people use their smartphones outdoors.

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This collection of resources is designed to help educators integrate the study of traditional and contemporary antisemitism into their efforts at combating prejudices and stereotypes in the classroom.

A person stands with a sign that reads "No Tolerance for Anti-Semitism."

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Examine how racialized antisemitism has impacted Jews and Jewish communities over the past few centuries with the resources in this collection.

An issue of the antisemitic propaganda newspaper Der Stürmer (The Attacker) is posted on the sidewalk in Worms, Germany, in 1935. The headline above the case says, ""The Jews Are Our Misfortune.""

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Help equip students to recognize contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and their origins using these resources.

People phone scrolling while sitting on public transportation.

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Get resources for addressing troubling antisemitic incidents persisting around the world today with your students.

Students sit around a table working on a big paper activity while receiving feedback from an educator.

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Help students strengthen their civic voices by exploring examples of individuals who are choosing to participate and make their voices heard in their communities.

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Explore resources that meet the California History–Social Science Framework standards.

Four students sit in a circle in conversation. The student in the center speaks with their hands raised.

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Explore resources that meet the Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework.

Students working in groups in a classroom

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Students deepen their understanding of the diversity and complexity of Jewish life in pre-war North Africa through an analysis of images, film, and readings.

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