Report on global Anti-Semitism
Here's the newest report on Anti-Semitism by US State Department.
Anti-Semitism has plagued the world for centuries.
Global anti-Semitism in recent years has had four main sources:
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Traditional anti-Jewish prejudice that has pervaded Europe and some countries in other parts of the world for centuries. This includes ultra-nationalists and others who assert that the Jewish community controls governments, the media, international business, and the financial world.
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Strong anti-Israel sentiment that crosses the line between objective criticism of Israeli policies and anti-Semitism.
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Anti-Jewish sentiment expressed by some in Europe's growing Muslim population, based on longstanding antipathy toward both Israel and Jews, as well as Muslim opposition to developments in Israel and the occupied territories, and more recently in Iraq.
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Criticism of both the United States and globalization that spills over to Israel, and to Jews in general who are identified with both.
The Vienna-based European Union Monitoring Center (EUMC), for 2002 and 2003, identified France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and The Netherlands as EU member countries with notable increases in incidents
So, what is the situation in Slovenia where i come from?
The Jewish community had 140 official members and approximately 300-400 people who informally self-identified as Jews.
In early October, there was one incident involving the desecration of a Jewish family grave.
Jewish community representatives reported widespread prejudice, ignorance, and false stereotypes being spread within society. Reportedly, negative images of Jews were common in private commentary and citizens generally did not consider Jews to be a native population, despite their uninterrupted presence in the country for many centuries. While prejudice existed beneath the surface, there were no reports of overt verbal or physical harassment.
The Government promoted anti-bias and tolerance education through its programs in primary and secondary schools, with the Holocaust as an obligatory topic in the contemporary history curriculum. However, teachers had a great deal of latitude in deciding how much time to devote to it. The country formally established May 9 as Holocaust Memorial Day. Schools commemorated the day by showing documentaries, assigning essay topics, and holding discussions on the Holocaust.
Anti-Semitism has plagued the world for centuries.
Global anti-Semitism in recent years has had four main sources:
*
Traditional anti-Jewish prejudice that has pervaded Europe and some countries in other parts of the world for centuries. This includes ultra-nationalists and others who assert that the Jewish community controls governments, the media, international business, and the financial world.
*
Strong anti-Israel sentiment that crosses the line between objective criticism of Israeli policies and anti-Semitism.
*
Anti-Jewish sentiment expressed by some in Europe's growing Muslim population, based on longstanding antipathy toward both Israel and Jews, as well as Muslim opposition to developments in Israel and the occupied territories, and more recently in Iraq.
*
Criticism of both the United States and globalization that spills over to Israel, and to Jews in general who are identified with both.
The Vienna-based European Union Monitoring Center (EUMC), for 2002 and 2003, identified France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and The Netherlands as EU member countries with notable increases in incidents
So, what is the situation in Slovenia where i come from?
The Jewish community had 140 official members and approximately 300-400 people who informally self-identified as Jews.
In early October, there was one incident involving the desecration of a Jewish family grave.
Jewish community representatives reported widespread prejudice, ignorance, and false stereotypes being spread within society. Reportedly, negative images of Jews were common in private commentary and citizens generally did not consider Jews to be a native population, despite their uninterrupted presence in the country for many centuries. While prejudice existed beneath the surface, there were no reports of overt verbal or physical harassment.
The Government promoted anti-bias and tolerance education through its programs in primary and secondary schools, with the Holocaust as an obligatory topic in the contemporary history curriculum. However, teachers had a great deal of latitude in deciding how much time to devote to it. The country formally established May 9 as Holocaust Memorial Day. Schools commemorated the day by showing documentaries, assigning essay topics, and holding discussions on the Holocaust.
posted by O.marian at 13:34
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