History of European Antisemitism

Where does antisemitism come from? This question – often asked when students learn about the Holocaust – is as relevant today as it has ever been. The history of this phenomenon is over 2,000 years old. 

This session will equip teachers in helping students understand the origins of this form of hatred, and the development of antisemitism’s religious, economic, political, and racialized forms. The session also examines how antisemitism has persisted within modern expressions, allowing students to better understand and combat its current manifestations. 

Using an array of interactive primary sources, teachers will gain essential background knowledge while experiencing student activities and receiving classroom ready materials.