Anti-Semitism in Europe

Definition

Anti-Semitism refers to the prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed towards Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group. In Europe, this has been a recurring issue throughout history and was particularly severe during the Holocaust.

Analogy

Think of anti-Semitism like an invasive weed in a garden that keeps coming back no matter how many times it's pulled out. It's harmful to the overall health of the garden (society), and despite efforts to eradicate it, it can persist if not thoroughly addressed.

Related terms

Pogroms: These are violent riots aimed at the massacre or persecution of an ethnic or religious group, particularly one aimed at Jews.

Holocaust: This was a systematic state-sponsored genocide where six million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Zionism: This is a movement for (originally) the re-establishment and (now) the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel.