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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.

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Medieval antisemitism

Modern antisemitism

Nazi antisemitism

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How did the Nazis rise to power?

How did the Nazis rise to power?

What happened in January

30 January 1933

<p>On 30 January 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor by President Hinderburg.</p> — On 30 January 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor by President Hinderburg.

30 January 1939

<p>On 30 January 1939, Hitler announced 'the extermination of European Jewry' if war were to break out.</p> — On 30 January 1939, Hitler announced 'the extermination of European Jewry' if war were to break out.

16 January 1942

<p>On 16 January 1942, the Nazis began the deportation of Jews and Roma from Łódź Ghetto to Chelmno extermination camp.</p> — On 16 January 1942, the Nazis began the deportation of Jews and Roma from Łódź Ghetto to Chelmno extermination camp.

20 January 1942

<p>On 20 January 1942, Heydrich presented the ‘Final Solution of the Jewish Question' at Wannsee. Image courtesy of David Allthorpe.</p> — On 20 January 1942, Heydrich presented the ‘Final Solution of the Jewish Question' at Wannsee. Image courtesy of David Allthorpe.

17 January 1945

<p>On 27 January 1945, Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz camp. They found just 7,000 remaining prisoners.</p> — On 27 January 1945, Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz camp. They found just 7,000 remaining prisoners.