Instructions

Begin by discussing the history of antisemitism in the United States, from the early 20th century to modern-day issues.
Students will research key events or individuals that helped fight against antisemitism, such as:

The 1920s rise of the Ku Klux Klan and its treatment of Jewish Americans.
The role of Jewish American organizations like the Anti-Defamation League.
The significance of the Civil Rights Movement for Jewish Americans.

After researching, students will write a report on how antisemitism has affected Jewish American communities and what steps have been taken to fight against it.

Materials

Computer

- Antisemitism: Here and Now by Deborah Lipstadt
  A contemporary analysis of rising antisemitism and how to confront it.
- People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present by Dara Horn
  A thought-provoking examination of how society remembers Jews in history vs. how they treat living Jews today.
- Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism by Dennis Prager & Joseph Telushkin
  Explores historical and modern causes of antisemitism.
- Hate: The Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism in France (and What It Means for Us) by Marc Weitzmann
  Investigates antisemitic trends globally, with implications for the U.S.
- Resurgent Antisemitism: Global Perspectives edited by Alvin H. Rosenfeld
  Academic essays analyzing the resurgence of antisemitism, including in America.

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