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.
A Columbia student condemns rising antisemitism on campus, detailing harassment, violence, and institutional tolerance, urging caution for prospective Jewish applicants.
Ofir Akunis will arrive in a city where US Jews felt most at home in the US but now view themselves as under assault from antisemitism fueled by the Gaza war.
Children participate in a Sydney University protest, chanting anti-Israel slogans and painting Palestinian flags, organized by Families for Palestine with Women’s Collective.
The Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park, London, was covered by officials in fear that it might be vandalized by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Zionist Israel grants equal rights and equal opportunities to every person who lives in it, without distinguishing between religions and nationalities.
How can we empower the next generation of Jewish citizens to stand up against hate, safely and effectively?
The election comes as the Columbia campus experiences an overwhelming wave of anti-Israel protests and student encampments.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors have been arrested across US campuses on Saturday for refusing to disperse and trespassing.
The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden, considered to be one of the most antisemitic cities in the world, making Israel's participation more complicated.
As we bear witness to the alarming resurgence of antisemitism at Columbia University and beyond, it’s imperative that we refuse to remain passive observers.
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