Antisemitism is defined as hostility and prejudice toward Jews as well as taking discriminatory action towards Jewish people. Some consider antisemitism to be a form of racism.
The word antisemitism finds its roots in the German word antisemitisch, first used in 1860 by Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider, in his work regarding false ideas of "Semitic races" in comparison to "Aryan races." However, the discriminatory ideas and actions towards Jews have existed since long before the term was coined.
Early incidents of antisemitism and anti-Jewish persecution include the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the persecution of Jews across Europe during the Black Death from 2348 - 1351, and the Spanish Inquisition and expulsion from Spain in 1492.
The 20th century saw both the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews, and the expulsion of Jews from countries across the Middle East, leading to the displacement of approximately 850,000 Mizrahi Jews.
In recent years both Europe and the US have seen a steady increase in antisemitic incidents, and 90% of Jews in the European Union have said that they feel this is a serious problem.
The time has come, I suggest, to declare – in as straightforward a manner as possible – Israel’s fundamental positions that are at the core of the conflict that Arabs have with Zionism.
A new comic book, "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope," showcases personal narratives from a diverse group of Brooklyn nonprofit professionals who participated in a Jewish Community Relations Council.
Manhattan DA Bragg emphasized the significance of the ruling amid rising antisemitism in New York City, where Jews remain the most targeted group for hate crimes.
The University penned a letter to EUJPS, calling out its "unacceptable behaviour."
“He picked the wrong Jew to antagonize.”
Keren Hayesod awarded Lowy the Ze’ev Jabotinsky prize during unprecedented levels of antisemitism.
The Anti-Defamation League's annual Concert Against Hate in Washington focused heavily on Israel and rising antisemitism and featured a performance by Sia.
The Action and Protection League presented key findings about online antisemitism in France, Germany, and Hungary.
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