Historical Anti-Semitism

Historical anti-Semitism refers to the prejudice, discrimination, and hostility directed against Jewish people over centuries. It has taken various forms, including social exclusion, scapegoating during crises, economic restrictions, and violent acts like pogroms and genocides. Rooted in misconceptions, religious intolerance, economic envy, and stereotypes, anti-Semitism has often been fueled by societal, political, and religious tensions, resulting in profound suffering and injustice for Jewish communities worldwide. Understanding its history is crucial to recognizing and combating such discrimination today.