Holocaust Memorial Museum- Antisemitism Narration
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Violent attacks against Jews are on the rise in the US. Anti Semitic incidents are at the highest levels in 40 years and have more than doubled in the past five. These attacks all have a common root anti-semitism. Anti Semitism means prejudice against or hatred of Jews and it can take many forms. The holocaust during which Nazis and their collaborators murdered. 6 million Jews is the worst example of anti-semitism in history, but it also exists in daily life. A popular meme depicts a man meant to be Jewish with exaggerated grotesque features. A social media influencer makes a joke about the holocaust or does a Nazi salute in a video shared with millions of followers hateful hashtags trend on Instagram school buildings are defaced with swastikas. These are all expressions of anti Semitism that can become dangerous if left unchallenged. Sometimes anti Semitism doesn't sound like hatred. It might even sound complimentary. For example, believing that all Jews are good with money can open the door to more overtly anti Semitic beliefs such as all Jews are greedy when repeated over and over and not questioned. Stereotypes can be accepted as truth and that can eventually lead to biases and hatred of an entire group. The holocaust began with words not killing. And while there's no direct connection between sharing a meme and violent attacks when left unchecked anti-semitism creeps into all aspects of society and starts chipping away at democratic values. The more you hear or see anti-semitism in your social media feed or casual conversations, the more accustomed or numb you become to hateful and dangerous beliefs and behavior, which is why it's important to never ignore it, overlook it or accept it.