Resources on Antisemitism
Resources for Everyone
“Series: Antisemitism” by USHMM
“The Nazi Party gained popularity in 1930s Germany in part by presenting Jewish people as the source of a variety of political, social, economic, and ethical problems facing the German people. Browse articles about the history and causes of antisemitism (hatred of Jews) and its role in Nazi ideology.”
“Why the Jews: History of Antisemitism”
by USHMM
“This 13-minute film introduces the history of antisemitism from its origins in the days of the early Christian church until the era of the Holocaust in the mid-20th century. It raises questions about why Jews have been targeted throughout history and how antisemitism offered fertile ground to the Nazis.”
Dismantling Conspiracy Theories and Holocaust Denial: An Evening with Tony McAleer
“This panel discussion was recorded on September 27, 2023, following a screening The Cure For Hate, a film about Tony McAleer’s journey from white power advocate to anti-hate activist. Tony McAleer, film director Peter Hutchison, and University of Pittsburgh professor Calum Matheson discussed the lure of conspiracy theories, how people succumb to them, and how to advocate for understanding and tolerance.”
Resources for Educators
“History of Antisemitism and the Holocaust” Lesson Plan by USHMM
“This lesson focuses on the history of antisemitism and its role in the Holocaust to better understand how prejudice and hate speech can contribute to violence, mass atrocity, and genocide. Learning about the origins of hatred and prejudice encourages students to think critically about antisemitism today.”
Grade level: Adaptable for grades 7–12
Subject: Multidisciplinary
Time Required: Approximately 60–75 minutes (extensions available)
Languages: English, Spanish
“Nazi Racism” Lesson Plan by USHMM
“Racism fueled Nazi ideology and politics. To critically analyze actions taken by Nazi Germany and its collaborators requires an understanding of the concept of racism in general and Nazi racial antisemitism in particular.”
Grade level: Secondary Level
Subject: Multidisciplinary
Time Required: 120 minutes (can be divided into multiple class periods)
Languages: English, Spanish
“Resources to Help Students Understand the Hamas Terrorist Attack and the Ensuing War”
Collection by Facing History & Ourselves
“These resources help guide classroom discussion about the antisemitic attacks on Israel by Hamas, and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war.”
This collection features a range of resources for educators on topics such as antisemitism, islamophobia, fostering civil discourse in the classroom, combatting stereotypes, and other teaching strategies for addressing current events.
Unit on Antisemitism by Echoes & Reflections
“In this unit, students learn about the origins of antisemitism and how this hatred was exploited by the Nazis during the 1920s and 1930s as part of their racist ideology. Students define the terms antisemitism and stereotype, review text and video sources, and create a timeline reflecting examples of antisemitism throughout history. Students then investigate how Nazi ideology created new forms of antisemitism, and analyze primary source material illustrating Nazi propaganda. Visual history testimonies are used throughout the lesson to deepen students’ understanding of lesson themes.”