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Antisemitism

An antisemitic sign from the 1930s in Hildesheim, Germany. The sign reads ‘Jews here in Hildesheim unwanted'. — An antisemitic sign from the 1930s in Hildesheim, Germany. The sign reads ‘Jews here in Hildesheim unwanted'. Courtesy of The Wiener Library.
An antisemitic sign from the 1930s in Hildesheim, Germany. The sign reads ‘Jews here in Hildesheim unwanted'. Courtesy of The Wiener Library.
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Antisemitism is the act of hostility or prejudice against Jews.

This section explores antisemitism throughout history.

Topics in this section

Medieval antisemitism

Modern antisemitism

Nazi antisemitism

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What happened in December

20 December 1924

<p>On 20 December 1924, Hitler was released from Landsberg Prison.</p> — On 20 December 1924, Hitler was released from Landsberg Prison.

02 December 1938

<p>On 2 December 1938, the first Kindertransport arrived in the United Kingdom.</p> — On 2 December 1938, the first Kindertransport arrived in the United Kingdom.

08 December 1941

<p>On 8 December 1941, the first gas chambers started operating in Chelmno.</p> — On 8 December 1941, the first gas chambers started operating in Chelmno.

16 December 1942

<p>On 16 December 1942, a decree was passed stating that all German Roma and Sinti were to be deported to Auschwitz.</p> — On 16 December 1942, a decree was passed stating that all German Roma and Sinti were to be deported to Auschwitz.

01 December 1943

<p>On 1 December 1943, Mussolini ordered the arrest and deportation of Italian Jews to concentration camps.</p> — On 1 December 1943, Mussolini ordered the arrest and deportation of Italian Jews to concentration camps.