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History of European Antisemitism
Facilitator: Liz Burns Taormina New York Educator, Institute for Curriculum Services

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) in partnership with the Institute for Curriculum Services provides a workshop on teaching the history of European Antisemitism

Where does antisemitism come from? This is a question that students often ask when learning about the Holocaust. The phenomenon of antisemitism is over 2,000 years old. Usually, however, courses that deal with the Holocaust do not look to consider pre-20th century history. Through primary sources and historical details, this session outlines the larger context of antisemitism and offers the content teachers need to help students understand the origins and history of this form of hatred, as well as how it has persisted and is present in modern expressions. This workshop is designed for middle and high school ELA and Social Studies teachers, but anyone who wishes to deepen or develop their understanding of this topic is welcome to attend.