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Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is prejudice towards, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews as a national, ethnic, religious or racial group. The term was coined in Germany in 1860 as a scientific-sounding term for Judenhass ("Jew-hatred") and does not refer to Non-Jewish Semites. Anti-Semitism takes many forms, ranging from hateful words uttered to individual Jews to organized violent attacks by mobs, state police, or even military attacks on entire Jewish communities.
462 Questions
Why did Pharaoh hate the Jews?
Nowhere is it documented the Pharaoh hated the Jews. He simply devised a way to trick them into working for free which slowly evolved into forced slavery. Once he had a force of about a million free slaves he couldn't afford to let them go. When his stargazers informed him that a savior was born who would help them escape, he promptly tried to prevent that from happening by drowning all baby boys born in that time period. All this is based on the first few chapters of Exodus.
Is Jimmy Carter an antisemite?
No. This was a rumor that was started after he wrote his book "Israel: Peace, not Apartheid" which heavily criticized the Israeli government and their treatment of the Palestinian people.
There have been many rumors and false accusations, including one that he had an entire state of the union address about how much he hated the jews, but these are all entirely false, he has never made any such statements and indeed (if his attitude to the Israeli state, as distinct from Jews, has any relevance in the matter) may in fact be one of the greatest friends Israel has when it comes to negotiating with countries like Egypt, with whom he was able to secure a lasting treaty.
What are you called if you hate Jews like you are racist if you hate black people?
antisemitic. It means hatred of Jewish people <--- Actually it could mean antisemitic OR racist. It just depends on whether they converted to Judaism or if they're born Jewish.
Why did Hitler hate Jews so much and would he have killed you and your family?
yes because my whole family is Jew and so am i he hated them and pretty much killed them all
What is the relationship between the Russian Revolution and Anti-Semitism?
The notion that the Russian Revolution was caused by Jews (and some kind of 'Jewish conspiracy') was popular among many emigrés from Russia and with hardline German nationalists, especially in Bavaria. Please see the links.
What's the real reason people hate Jews?
As a general rule people who hate a particular race, religion or creed do so because of fear or ignorance. It is also encouraged by people with an agenda against that group, using propaganda, half truths and lies. Hatred also underlies much violence in the world. If people stopped exerting so much energy toward hating people who are different, they might just have the energy to rebuild this world to be a happier place.
This is the general idea, but the are several more concrete reasons spelled out in the Related Question below.
How did the long history of anti-semitism in Europe help Hitler carry out his plan for the Jews?
You appear to be using anti-semitism as meaning anti-jewish - it's not and neither is there a long history of anti-jewishness in Europe (which incudes 20 States and has 3.5 times the population of the USA and has been tolerant of the Jewish religion for centuries)
If you must trace anti-semitism from Europe and you accept that anti-semitism is anti-Middle-Eastern (Arab) it stretches back to the crusades of the 10th century (for christianity against the middle eastern arab nations).
So to put you straight Hitler (Austrian) targetted the jews by blaming them for all the economic and social troubles faced by Germany from the beginning of the 20th century (even for the period of the Great War 1914-18) not through a non-existant sense of European anti-semitism .
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The meaning of a word is not its etymology. The word antisemitism was coined in the 1870s specifically as an 'upmarket' term for hatred of the Jews as a race and because the antisemites were fed up with being called Jew baiters.The word is never used of Arabs and other speakers of Semitic languages.
Oh, and by the way, Jews were demonized in Europe from the time of the First Crusade. Please find out the fact before 'putting people straight'.
This addition is at best thought-provoking and at worst, irritating and rude. I don't accept your statement about etymology - the study of the sources and development of words is essentialto understand a question fully. You question my re-definition of the term anti-semitism, give no source for the 'coining' of the 'new' word antisemitism, suggest it was an 'upmarket' reference why? because it contained more than four syllables/ who coined it specifically in reation to Jews? How are you able to support this tosh? Oh, and by the way, if you want to learn more about Semites and The Middle East, Read Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence - I did, and that's why I have the facts you deny me.
Yes. Al-Qaeda claims that all Jews are part of Zionist Conspiracy to rule the world and kill all Muslims, which is both absurd and reeks of Anti-Semitism.
Did German nationalism contribute to Anti-Semitism?
To put matters as simply as possible, there were two kinds of nationalism (not only in Germany). The one was liberal and inclusive. The other was illiberal and 'exclusive'. In particular, the latter was preoccupied with 'sniffing out' people who were regarded as 'not belonging'. In times of prosperity, liberal nationalism generally prevailed and in times of hardship, the illiberal variety was vastly more popular. Illiberal nationalism actively contributed to and supported Anti-Semitism, where as liberal nationalism allowed for Jews to be an active part of society, but with some distrust.
Ask Richard Wagner
What did the pogroms that occurred you the late 19th-century Russia do?
organized violence against jews
No. In fact, ALL denominations of Judaism (except the orthodox, which are a minority) accept gay people and believe in equality for them.
The irony lies in the foundational beliefs of Christianity, which originated from Judaism and reveres Jewish figures such as Jesus and the prophets. Despite this shared heritage, many Christians throughout history have perpetrated anti-Semitic acts, often justifying their prejudice with distorted interpretations of scripture. This contradiction highlights a profound failure to embody the teachings of love, compassion, and acceptance that are central to both faiths. Thus, the acts of anti-Semitism by Christians starkly contrast with the core messages of their own religion.
How was anti-semitism used in the hilter youth?
Anti-Semitism was a central tenet of Nazi ideology and was deeply integrated into the Hitler Youth programs. The organization used propaganda to instill hatred against Jews, portraying them as enemies of the German people and responsible for societal problems. Activities included the dissemination of anti-Semitic literature, promoting stereotypes, and encouraging youth to adopt discriminatory attitudes. This indoctrination aimed to foster a sense of superiority and unify members against a common "enemy," ultimately contributing to the broader goals of the Nazi regime.
Why do you think anti-semitism increased during the crusades?
Anti-Semitism increased during the Crusades primarily due to the religious fervor and scapegoating that accompanied the campaigns. As Christians sought to reclaim the Holy Land, Jews were often wrongly blamed for the hardships faced by Crusaders, leading to widespread violence and massacres against Jewish communities. Additionally, the Crusaders' zeal was fueled by a perception of Jews as outsiders or enemies of Christianity, exacerbating existing prejudices and resulting in intensified persecution.
What are two reasons why many europeans praticted anti semitism?
Many Europeans practiced anti-Semitism due to deeply entrenched cultural stereotypes and religious biases that portrayed Jews as outsiders and scapegoats for societal problems. Additionally, economic factors contributed to this prejudice, as Jews were often restricted to specific professions and blamed for financial hardships, further fueling resentment and discrimination against them.
They aren't. A racist skinhead shares almost NO ideals with real skinheads.
The actual skinhead scene started as a mix between the English mod scene and the rudeboy style brought to the UK by Jamaican immigrants in the '60s. The first skinhead music was ska and reggae. But skins had a reputation for being brawlers, and so, in the late 70s and early 80s, the National Front (a racist, nationalist English political group) began encouraging their followers to adopt skinhead styles. The media picked up on these boneheads and that's where the image of a racist skinhead came from.
Was Canada anti-semitic in 1930's?
In the 1930s, Canada exhibited various forms of anti-Semitism, including discriminatory policies and social attitudes. Jewish immigrants faced significant barriers, such as restrictive immigration laws and widespread societal prejudice. Anti-Semitic sentiments were reflected in some political rhetoric and media, contributing to the marginalization of Jewish communities. However, it is also important to note that there were efforts by some individuals and groups to combat this discrimination and support Jewish refugees during that time.
How did Hitler become Anti-Semitic?
This is a difficult question.
The first answer is that Hitler was unhappy, and needed someone to blame for his misfortune. Then he met and discussed with people that had read popular theory at the time, that denounced Jews and Slavs as a lesser class of human being. He deliberated from these theories to create his own vision, which he published. He was no original thinker. Many others were out of work, in a recession and needed someone to blame. So it was easy to find others that supported these political views.
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According to Ian Kershaw's biography of Hitler (Vol. 1: 'Hybris') the earliest reliable evidence of antisemitism on Hitler's part dates from 1916, when he was aged 28. What's more, when he was trying to live in Vienna as an artist, he preferred to sell his paintings through Jewish art dealers. Apparently, they generally got him slightly better prices than the others, and he was of course pleased.
So all those naive, 'homely' stories about him having been rejected by a Jewish girl, having caught an STD from a Jewish prostitute, or resenting the Jewish doctor who treated his mother are just guesswork - about on a par with funny stories about the number of testicles he had. (In addition to the well known claim that he 'only had one ball', it has also been suggested he had three. The possibility that he had two is, apparently, just too ordinary and boring).
Hitler's antisemitism seems to have 'taken off' in 1919, when he was supposed to be spying (for the German Army) on an obscure political party - the Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei (DAP). This party was founded in Munich 5 January 1919 as an expressly populist anti-Communist and anti-Jewish party to resist the Munich Soviet, which it denounced as 'Jewish Bolshevism [Communism]'.
It is often said, quite correctly, that Hitler hijacked the DAP; but the hardline nationalist circles in which Hitler moved seem to have influenced him too. (It seems that it wasn't all a matter of one-way traffic).
The belief that (most) Jews were Communists, and that Communism was a specifically Jewish ideology became widespread in the wake of the Russian October Revolution of 1917. (It was widely taken for granted in the US, Britain and France, too).
In addition, there were fanciful, but oh-so-trendy conspiracy theories that claimed that Bolshevism was part of a wider Jewish conspiracy to dominate the world ...
It seems that Hitler moved in circles that took all this uncritically, at face value and - what was even worse - desperately seriously. In a nutshell, the unemployed and largely unempolyable Hitler seems to have swum with the tide.
Among disgruntled nationalist veterans in the beer-halls of Bavaria Hitler's antisemitic message brought him round upon round of applause.
Is anti-semitism still in use today?
YES. The Anti-Defamation League estimates that roughly 1 billion people, primarily in the Islamic World, but also in other regions, harbor Anti-Semitic attitudes. The European Union has noted that in since 2008, Anti-Semitism is rising in Europe, both from Muslim immigrants and from the European general population (although much more from the former). In the US, the trend was towards a decrease in the number of Anti-Semitic events until there was a spike in 2014. Additionally, Jews have consistently been over 55% of people targeted for hate crimes according to the FBI database where the victim was attacked on account of religion. When the overall numbers of the Jewish population in the US are taken into account, this means that a Jew in the US is nearly twice as likely to be the victim of a hate crime in the US than a Muslim and over 10x more likely to be a victim of a hate crime than an African-American. (African-Americans are more often victims of other crimes that are not race motivated.)
Links:
ADL 100 Country Survey
Acts of Anti-Semitism in the European Union AND Perceptions of Anti-Semitism in the European Union
Anti-Semitism Infographics for the United States
FBI Hate Crime Statistics
