On November 9, 1938, the Nazis unleashed a series of riots against the Jews in Germany and Austria. In the space of a few hours, thousands of synagogues and Jewish businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed. For the first time, tens of thousands of Jews were sent to concentration camps simply because they were Jewish. This event came to be called Kristallnacht ("Night of the Broken Glass") for the shattered store windowpanes that carpeted German streets. (Cont'd).
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1. New effort launched to fight anti-Semitism- The international task force, led this year by Austria, teamed up with the Council of Europe in a bid to more closely coordinate education and public awareness efforts to combat acts of hatred against Jews. (read it all)
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2. The path to Hitler's "final solution" has branched and deviated since his death, but it's fundamental principle remains the same.
Antisemitism did not end with WWII, and it's seen a fresh resurgence in recent years. While some might have you believe that talk of antisemitism is merely a ploy on the part of Jews to divert attention or curry some advantage, the threat it poses cannot be ignored.
In an age of rogue nations armed with WMD, a worldwide Islamic jihad and the resurgence of various hard-left and hard-right militias, how long before someone will successfully enact Hitler's 'final solution'? Video: The Path to the Final Solution
3. Online slide show: The ''new'' anti-Semitism:
We have been witnessing the rebirth of a new wave of anti-Semitism. Is it classic anti-Semitism -A world free of Jews- or a new form of anti-Semitism- A world free of a Jewish state?
What are the reasons for this new outbreak? What characterizes this new wave of anti-Semitism?
What is the connection between the Radical Islamic movement and the new wave of anti-Semitism? Online presentation: Pipeline of Hatred.
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(Cross-posted on A Deeper Look)
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