Rise in Anti-Semitism

Definition

The increase in hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews. This can manifest through social exclusion, violence, and harmful stereotypes.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a game where everyone starts liking each other less and less over time. In this case, the rise in anti-Semitism would be like if players started disliking one particular player (the Jews) more rapidly than others for no valid reason.

Related terms

Blood Libel: An unfounded rumor or false accusation that Jewish people use the blood of Christians in certain aspects of their religious rituals.

Ghettoization: The process where Jews were forced to live in ghettos - isolated parts of cities - during WWII under Nazi rule.

Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass): A pogrom against Jews carried out by SA paramilitary forces and civilians throughout Nazi Germany on 9–10 November 1938.