The Holocaust is the most recognizable event of Jewish oppression; however, most people are unaware that anti-semitism existed centuries before that. In fact, it is known as “The Longest Hatred” (ADL). From the Bible ages to the 21st century, Jews have faced ethnic and religious inequity, otherwise known as anti-semitism. Repeating conflictions revive this ongoing topic, preventing the end of its partiality. Anti-semitism is truly an extensive bout of oppression, and it has impacted acts of violence in this era by introducing new methods of discrimination, enemies, and increased bigotry. The definition and origins of a Semite must be explicated before diving into anti-semitism itself. According to Esra Özyürek, a Semite is “a member of any of the peoples who speak or spoke a Semitic language, including in particular the Jews and Arabs” (40). To clarify, Semitic languages include Arabic and Hebrew, which are the most common. Semites originated and are still predominant in the Middle Eastern region, spreading from the coast of Syria to Iran (Özyürek 40). Jewish oppression dates from antiquity. During the Bible era, specifically in 586 B.C.E, 10,000 families were captured by the Neo-Babylonian Empire (ADL). Subsequently, 12,000 Jews died as a result of …show more content…
Almost all anti-semitic incidents starting from the 1900s have implemented and utilized the same methods from centuries ago. For instance, the Nazi Germans applied Roman practices during the Holocaust. Many more modern events of anti-semitism mimic ancient persecution. In 2000, a New York synagogue was destroyed and bombed. In addition, a massive wave of European attacks occured on Jewish institutions and cemeteries in from 2002 to 2004 (ADL). Lastly, in 2012, a French Jew was kidnapped and tortured to death for 23 days (ADL). While Romans have impacted acts of violence with Germans, Germans have influenced a new threat: