Antisemitism
‘A certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.’
Personal accounts
“My experience of hatred against Jewish people has been one of being fearful about wearing religious symbols wherever I go. I have experienced people shouting ‘Jew’ at me from cars and remember being terrified when some locals during university started shouting stereotypes about Jews being freemasons/controlling the world when I was trying to help an ill friend get into his home. ”
“I hear people making Holocaust jokes or using Jew as an insult. ”
“Anti-semitism should be spelled “antisemitism” there is no such thing as “semitism” - the word itself was created to describe, and legitimise, Jew hate.”
“‘Antisemitism is completely and utterly wrong – Jewish people should not have to experience prejudice of any form. However, I personally feel that the term should not silence any potential criticism of the Israeli government. As a Palestinian, I have often felt uneasy speaking honestly about devastating experiences that myself and my family have gone through, for fear of being called antisemitic.’”
