Antisemitism
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.
Fueling antisemitism, normalizing hate: The dangers of anti-Israel textbooks in education - opinion
The American Jewish community must stand up to anti-Israel textbooks making their way into the mainstream education system.
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From Tehran to Moscow: How antisemitic regimes weaponize anti-Zionist Jews - opinion
Zionism predates antisemitism, it’s rooted in Jewish history and identity - opinion
Openly antisemitic law student with prize-winning white nationalist essay has Jewish ancestry
The cause of hatred: Backlash against Israel's survival against Iran - opinion
What are the messages that we Jews and Israel are receiving from the free world when subjected to hate rallies being staged in New York, London, or any other democracy?
Palestine Action demonstrators defy UK proscription, protesting outside parliament hours after vote
The UK's Metropolitan Police stated later on Saturday that expressing support for the group is now a criminal offense.
The lie behind the chant: What ‘Free Palestine’ really means - opinion
If one truly cares about the Palestinian people – even if that’s all one cares about – a few questions must be asked: Free from what?
'Death to the IDF' chant at Glastonbury proves the death of British moral clarity – opinion
Chanting “Death to the IDF” is not edgy or brave. It’s despicable. If Britain cannot say that clearly and without a proviso, then it has lost its moral compass.
Senior BBC staff told to 'step back' after broadcast of Bob Vylan's ‘Death to the IDF’ chant
Bob Vylan's act was one of seven rated “high risk” by the BBC in advance of the show.
Violence in Melbourne: Attempted synagogue arson, Israeli-owned restaurant attacked
At the time of the attempted arson attack, 20 people were inside the synagogue. Protesters then went to Israeli chef Eyal Shani's restaurant and threw chairs and glassware at patrons.
Trump criticized for using antisemitic 'Shylock' to describe bankers
"Think of that: No death tax. No estate tax. No going to the banks and borrowing from, in some cases, a fine banker - and in some cases, Shylocks and bad people,” Trump said.
'Jews buying Cyprus’: Left-wing leader’s remark sparks diplomatic storm
Government data cited by the newspaper show Israeli nationals are now the fourth-largest group of foreign real-estate buyers.
University of California announces BDS ban across all campuses
This announcement comes after Trump’s administration warned that any institution that was involved with BDS would no longer be eligible for federal research grants.
Acting Columbia president Claire Shipman apologizes for texts suggesting removal of Jewish trustee
Columbia faced intense pressure from the federal government to address allegations of discrimination by some Jewish and Israeli students.
Thompson promotes Holocaust distortion - his lies unchallenged - opinion
Perković is a fanatic Croatian nationalist who is a great admirer of the Ustasha (ustaša), a notorious terrorist movement.
