Exploring Antisemitism and Interrupting Hate

Jewish IdentityAntisemitismHigh School
Written By Rachel Charette

Grade Level: 9-12

Time: 45-50 Minutes

Essential Question

What is antisemitism, how has it persisted over time, and how can we fight it today?

About This Lesson

Antisemitism is often referred to as the “longest form of hatred.” A lot of people think that antisemitism first appeared with the Holocaust and then went away after WWII, but it’s actually a system of bias that has persisted and evolved throughout time. This lesson invites students to explore how antisemitism has manifested across different eras, and provides an opportunity to think through ways that they can interrupt antisemitism and other forms of hate in their everyday lives.

Rachel Charette
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