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Understanding the Christian Roots of Antisemitism
Explore the origins and history of prejudice and discrimination against Jews with the resources in this collection.
At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12- Antisemitism
Overview
About This Collection
Jews and the Jewish community have long been characterized as outsiders and targets of hate. Centuries before racialized antisemitism (hatred of Jews because of “who they are” as people) emerged, the Jewish community was often ostracized, denigrated, and persecuted for theological and ideological reasons. Explore the origins and history of this prejudice and discrimination against Jews that is over a millenia old.
Inside this Collection
A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism
This book traces antisemitism's evolution over the centuries and examines how the ancient hatred continues to shape attitudes and beliefs in the world today.
Anti-Judaism before the Enlightenment
Deepen your understanding of the history of antisemitism with this overview of the persecution, violence, and restrictions Jews throughout Europe faced during the Middle Ages.
The Persistence of Antisemitism
Learn about the lingering threats of antisemitism that Jews in Europe, and especially Poland, faced after the Holocaust.
Facing Hate: A Modern Challenge for an Ancient Hatred
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Antisemitism is an ever-present ideology that retains its power in the modern era. It persists across the political spectrum, across national borders and across age, education levels and other demographic markers - and in our schools. What do we need to unlearn in order to help our students recognize and confront contemporary antisemitism effectively?
The Ancient Roots of Anti-Judaism
Scholars trace anti-Jewish myths, hatred, and violence back to the time of the Roman Empire in this historical overview of anti-Judaism’s roots.
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Combating Antisemitism and Racism
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Confronting Online Antisemitism
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Pre-War Jewish Life in North Africa
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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Responses to Rising Antisemitism and Antisemitic Legislation in North Africa
Explore how power structures established through the European colonization of North African countries influenced the fate of North African Jewry during the Holocaust and ways in which individuals and groups responded to rising antisemitism.
The Holocaust and North Africa: Resistance in the Camps
Students learn the importance of teaching the history of the Holocaust’s impacts on North African communities with a focus on ways in which they resisted oppression.
Contextualizing a Found Poem
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