Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism refers to a hostile attitude, discrimination or violence against Jews because of their Jewish origin or religion. Anti-Semitism can take various forms, including spreading stereotypes about Jews, denying the Holocaust, claiming a Jewish world conspiracy or rejecting the state of Israel. Anti-Semitism has a long history and is unfortunately still a problem in many parts of the world.

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of the Jewish learners surveyed in Germany had been anti-Semitically insulted or threatened in the last 12 months.

Source: American Jewish Committee (2021)

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anti-Semitic offences were reported at schools in Germany. This figure represents an increase of 66 per cent compared to the previous year.

Source: Police crime statistics (2020)

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of the learners surveyed agree with the statement that "Jews are not safe in Germany".

Source: Georg Eckert Institute (2021)

Anti-Semitism is a serious problem in Germany. The increasing number of antisemitic attacks on Jewish people - such as the attack on a rabbi in Offenbach in October 2023, in which two students insulted, harassed and physically assaulted a man - as well as the existence of antisemitic prejudices and stereotypes among many learners pose a major challenge for the German education system. Three aspects of the topic are discussed below and current statistics are presented.

The threat of anti-Semitism: According to the American Jewish Committee's Anti-Semitism Survey 2021, almost a third (32 per cent) of Jewish learners surveyed in Germany have been anti-Semitically insulted or threatened in the last twelve months. This statistic shows that anti-Semitism is a very real problem in schools in Germany.

The rise in anti-Semitic crimes: The Police Crime Statistics (PKS) of 2020 showed that the number of anti-Semitic offences at schools increased by 66 per cent compared to the previous year. A total of 333 anti-Semitic crimes were reported. These statistics make it clear that the problem of anti-Semitism in schools in Germany is not limited to verbal insults or threats, but is also expressed in physical attacks and acts of violence.

The influence of education on anti-Semitism: A study by the Georg Eckert Institute in 2021 found that learners who had learned more about the Holocaust in history classes were less likely to express anti-Semitic prejudices than those who had learned less about it. This underlines the importance of education and historical awareness in the fight against anti-Semitism in schools.

Our project works to combat anti-Semitism in schools. Anti-Semitism at schools in Germany is a serious problem that is not limited to verbal insults or threats, but also manifests itself in physical attacks and acts of violence. In order to counteract this hatred, it is important to deconstruct anti-Semitic stereotypes and take preventative and intervention measures. Together with you, we would like to fulfil our responsibility and young people draw attention to the dangers of anti-Semitism. We would like Encourage them to stand up for tolerance and respect and against all that divides us. Only through a concerted effort at all levels can we defeat anti-Semitism in schools and create a culture of acceptance, respect and diversity.

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