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Antisemitism Today

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

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History
Social Studies

Grade

6–12

Language

English — US

Published

Dec 1, 2021

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Old antisemitic stereotypes and ideas have been given new packaging and justification in the modern era. Blaming Jews for social ills and crises remains a convenient conspiracy theory when people in a community are experiencing fear and anxiety. When people perpetuate antisemitic images, ideas, and references, whether it be in political campaigns, on social media platforms, or in pop culture, the resources below will help equip students to recognize these contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and their origins.

Lesson

Students start with the universal and move to the particular to learn about conflation as a manifestation of antisemitism.

A broken window is seen at the center of the Jewish community in Rostock, Northern Germany

Lesson

Students consider the intentions, dangers, and impacts of online hate by engaging in a step-by-step close analysis and deconstruction of antisemitic memes.

Group of young adult friends on smartphones (FH2193973)

Community Event

On-Demand

Exploring how antisemitism surfaces in moments of collective fear and unrest and signals broader societal intolerance and hatred.

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

Professional Learning

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Virtual

In this webinar, panelists discussed how antisemitism manifests differently on the political left and right, as well as when antisemitism and racism intersect and diverge.

Protestor holding "No Tolerance for Anti-Semitism" sign at demonstration

Guide

This guide provides a framework for using the documentary film Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life as a tool for teaching about antisemitism.

Photograph of Pittsburgh, PA with " Repairing The World: Stories From The Tree Of Life" written

Professional Learning

On-Demand

Virtual

In this webinar, we explore the overlaps-and distinctions-between antisemitism and critical discussions about Israel.

Explainer

Use this Explainer and Tropes Chart to help students understand what antisemitism is, how it shows up in contemporary settings, why it persists, and how it impacts individuals and communities.

Three people stand together with a sign that has the Star of David on it with the saying "Stand Together Against Hate."

Guide

Designed for use with the Explainer on Antisemitism and Its Impacts, this chart contains images and definitions of antisemitic tropes.

Image of Antisemitic Tropes Chart document.

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.

Professional Learning

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Virtual

This webinar featured Patrice O’Neill, the director of Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life. Patrice discussed the process of making the film and its implications in the fight against antisemitism and racism.

Image of people gathered in interfaith vigil in response to the Tree of Life mass shooting in Pittsburgh

Professional Learning

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Virtual

Conspiracy theories provide simple and misleading explanations for complex human dilemmas. We must learn to recognize the antisemitism that fuels some of today’s most destructive conspiracy theories so we can help our students stand up against these pervasive and dangerous messages.

Thousands of people participate in No Hate, No Fear Jewish Solidarity March in response to anti-semitic attacks in and around city across Brooklyn Bridge

Lesson

Students develop an understanding of contemporary antisemitism in the United States through the case of the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.

Professional Learning

On-Demand

Virtual

During this interactive webinar, we explored Facing History’s lessons that considered the role antisemitism played at the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville as a case study in contemporary antisemitism.

Reading

A young Jewish person reflects on the impact of antisemitic myths on attitudes today.

A woman and a child light a candle as their family gathers during the Passover Seder.

Professional Learning

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Virtual

Join Brandeis University’s Professor of American Jewish History, Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna, in conversation with Facing History & Ourselves about the history, themes, and relevance of antisemitic in-group signaling continuing to show up in contemporary American society.

Reading

Learn how the myth of the Elders of Zion contributed to scapegoating and antisemitism toward Jews in the Weimar Republic.

Poster featuring antisemitic caricature of a Jewish figure.

Video

"Rising Out of Hatred" author, Eli Saslow, talks about the rise of antisemitism and white nationalism in the United States.

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Antisemitic Conflation: What Is the Impact of Conflating All Jews with the Actions and Policies of the Israeli Government?

Deconstructing Antisemitic Memes: Helping Students Critically View Online Hate

How Antisemitism Signals Broader Intolerance and Hatred Webinar

Confronting Hate: Antisemitism Across Politics, Geography, and Demography

Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life Viewing Guide

Confronting Hate: When Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism Overlap

Antisemitism and Its Impacts

Antisemitic Tropes Chart

Holocaust Trivialization and Distortion

Confronting Hate: Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life

Facing Hate: A Global Conspiracy with Local Manifestations

The Persistence of Hate: What the 2017 Unite the Right Rally Revealed about Contemporary Antisemitism

The Persistence of Hate: Exploring Contemporary Antisemitism

“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 2

White Supremacy and Antisemitism: Lessons from the Capitol Attack

The Myth of a Jewish Conspiracy

Eli Saslow on Antisemitism and White Nationalism

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