Introductions and Definitions
"Antisemitism is an umbrella term for what is a variety of negative beliefs or actions held or taken against Jews for the sole reason that they are Jewish. Its history is long, earning it the designation “the oldest hatred.” Although there have been many causes, philosophies, and manifestations of antisemitism over the millennia, they all share in some level of hatred, contempt, or disdain for individual Jews, Judaism, or the Jewish people.
The term “antisemitism” is complex. Although, as noted, the animus of antisemitism has been long held, the term itself is relatively new."
"Antisemitism." The Holocaust: An Encyclopedia and Document Collection, edited by Paul R. Bartrop and Michael Dickerman, vol. 1, ABC-CLIO, 2017, pp. 28-32. Gale eBooks, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX7360200027/GVRL?u=uiuc_eiu&sid=GVRL&xid=63844c91.
Anti-Semitism Resources
- The Anti-Defamation LeagueThe ADL's mission is "To stop the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all... "
- AntisemitismReturns full text search results from hundreds of online encyclopedias. Contains dozens of articles about antisemitism from a variety of critical social, political and religious perspectives.
Anti-Semitism Resources
Antisemitism: A Historical Encyclopedia of Prejudice and Persecution by Call Number: DS146.E8 A58 2005ISBN: 1851094393Publication Date: 2005-05-24
Anti-Semitism in America by Call Number: DS146.U6 D555 1994ISBN: 0195037804Publication Date: 1994-05-19
