Robert Wistrich called Antisemitism "the longest hatred".
It has been around as long as the Jews.


 
Anti-Semitism

Brainstorm with a friend and fill in the following:

What I know about anti-Semitism

What I want to know about anti-Semitism

What is Anti-Semitism?

Click on the following links to learn what anti-Semitism is:
Anti-Semitism from the History channel 
What is Anti-Semitism? 
The New Global Anti-Semitism

Wiesenthal Center: Anti-Semitism (Advanced students)

Write in your own words what anti-Semitism is:


 

Anti-Semitic Cartoons/Pictures

   
 

 
In the following link you will see current anti-Semitic cartoons/pictures.
more cartoons

How do you feel when you see these cartoons/pictures?

      Write in the

 

 

 

    

 

Myths and Stereotypes of Anti-Semitism
Even today we see the reappearance of the old myths, most of which
originated in medieval times.
Click here to read about myths and stereotypes.
Choose a myth/stereotype that especially shocked you and tell your
class about it.
Write your draft here:


Do you think there is a connection between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism?


To learn more click here.

Why the Jews?

Why do you think that the Jews have been persecuted and killed
throughout history?

 
       Gravestones vandalized in St. Petersburg, Russia

What are the six reasons for anti-Semitism?
The Big Six: are they causes or excuses?
Also read Causes of Anti-Semitism and Explanation for the Hatred

 

Do you feel that the reasons mentioned are logical/acceptable?
Write in the discussion forum and prepare to discuss in class.

 

     

     Anti-Semitic Reports

 In the following links you will read about anti-Semitic incidents worldwide.
Choose a country that interests you and write a short report about that country.
Display in your English room.
 

 Selected Incidents Around the World in 2004

Anti-Semitic reports

Selected Anti-Semitic Incidents Around the World in 2003
Anti-Semitism, Israelinsider

Anti-Semitic trends
Anti-Semitism
    worldwide 2002/2003

Anti-Semitism the reality



Survey
When you are abroad (not in Israel)





Read an interesting story Where No Jew Has Gone Before

Compare how other Jewish people think and behave. Take part in this survey

 

Interview Family and Friends
Interview family, friends and people you know and ask if they have experienced any anti-Semitism?
Have you ever experienced anti-Semitism?

 

Confronting Anti-Semitism
What can you do if someone makes an anti-Semitic remark?
Work with a friend and decide what to do if someone offends you:


Click on this link to get more ideas
Anti-Semitism: what to do
Responding to hate - Tolerance.org
Take action - Hillel

What did you learn?

Links

  YadVashem Anti-Semitism
  Anti-Semitism and the U.N.
The Coordination Forum for Countering Antisemitism
Why the Jews, Aish Hatorah
Resources and articles on Antisemitism
Pipeline of hatred
A List of some Antisemitic incidents in April 2002
  Jewish witnesses of Antisemitism - in Hebrew
  Anti-Semitism lesson plan
  The Middle East Conflict, Antisemitism and the Holocaust
  Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  The Cancer of Antisemitism in Europe - Aish Hatora  
World Union of Jewish Students
Popular Anti-Semitism
Wearing your identity on your head
Antisemitism Watch
  A resource manual:  The Passion by Mel Gibson (PDF)
Mel Gibson's father: Holocaust was mostly "fiction"
World Union of Jewish Students
Middle East Info.org
Hate Sites
USA Hate Map
Palestinian Media Watch
 
Your feedback is most welcome. Please email: sigardit@amit.org.il
 

Last updated 23/01/2005