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Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance

Find connections between historic debates over religious liberty and contemporary global tensions over faith, identity, citizenship, and immigration. Using the history of antisemitism to start dialogue, we examine the power this ancient hatred has to the shape thought, judgement, and behavior around the globe.

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Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance

A Boy of Old Prague

In this tale of tolerance, a young serf named Tomas discovers unexpected kindness in the Jewish ghetto after being sentenced to servitude for stealing.

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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.

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A Voice Among the Silent

"A Voice Among the Silent: The Legacy of James G. McDonald" is the first documentary to shine light on James McDonald's remarkable efforts to warn the world of Adolf Hitler's plan for the Jews. The incredible story of McDonald's foresight was almost lost to history until his meticulously kept diaries were discovered in 2003.

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Antisemitism in the 21st Century

This film looks at the resurgence of antisemitism since 2000, especially in the Middle East, by examining its historical roots.

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Sister Rose's Passion

Sister Rose Thering, determined to fight anti-Semitism, took an active part in the Vatican II Council and its declaration that the Jews could not be blamed for Jesus’s death.

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Skokie

This feature film dramatizes the controversial trial concerning the right for Neo-Nazis to march in the predominantly Jewish community of Skokie, Illinois in 1978.

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Skokie: Rights or Wrong?

In 1978, the American Nazi Party attempted to march in Skokie, Illinois, a community of many Holocaust survivors. This film examines what happens when two strongly held values collide.

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The Jews of Poland

This resource draws on autobiographies, diaries, official documents, and literary works to explore how Jews and non-Jews living in Poland throughout history have responded to questions about identity.

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The Longest Hatred: The History of Antisemitism

Anti-Semitism, a hatred with roots long before the Holocaust, continues to intensely endure today, erupting in violent conflicts. This film explores the insidious attitude that casts Jews as “permanent outsiders.”

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Celebrating George Washington's Take on Religious Freedom

George Washington would have been 284 years old today. Facing History’s recent book, Washington’s Rebuke to Bigotry, on his 1790 letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, looks at the United States’ first president’s views on religious freedom, and is a powerful resource for exploring these essential civic lessons within U.S. history.

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Confronting Antisemitism

Last week, the United States media reported on an event that took place at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). A month ago, UCLA student Rachel Beyda put herself forward as a candidate for a student judicial board position. In the interview process, a student board member asked her, "Given that you are a Jewish student and very active in the Jewish community, how do you see yourself being able to maintain an unbiased view?" Members of the board then debated her candidacy and her ability to be unbiased.

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Confronting the Rise of Antisemitism in Germany

The musical award given to a German rap duo with offensive lyrics about the Holocaust emphasizes the rise of antisemitism in Germany.

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