Anti-Semitism on the Internet – Anne Frank Educational Centre
This brochure aims to actively combat online hate and explain the various forms that anti-Semitism can take on the Internet.
Antisemitism
The resources on anti-Semitism presented here offer an introduction to a key social and university-related topic. They provide basic knowledge about historical and contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism, the associated power and ideological structures, and mechanisms of discrimination and exclusion against Jewish people.
The digital formats encourage critical reflection on one's own perceptions, attitudes and social positions and provide theoretical and practical impetus for a critical, supportive and responsible approach to anti-Semitism in both digital and analogue contexts.
The list of resources linked here is not exhaustive. These are external projects that are not affiliated with Heinrich Heine University. The individual subject areas are regularly updated and expanded.
We assume no responsibility for the content of external websites, video, and audio formats to which we merely provide links. The linked sites are beyond our control. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, accessibility, completeness, or legality of the information provided there. If you have any concerns regarding a linked resource, please contact us immediately.
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Hate and incitement are omnipresent online – but you can take active measures against them! With the MeldeHelden app, you can quickly, securely and anonymously report hate speech on the internet for review and receive support if you are affected yourself.
Anti-Semitism must not go unchallenged, regardless of whether it is expressed offline or online. Here, common motives and arguments are collected and explain why statements such as ‘I have nothing against Jews, but...’ often lead to anti-Semitism. A precise understanding of where the error lies in such statements can help to counter anti-Semitism and educate people about its fallacies.
Here you will find 35 quotes from everyday life in Germany – some are openly anti-Semitic, others are more subtle. Behind each statement, you will find an explanation of what is problematic about it, how you could react in that moment, and who can support you in doing so.
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‘The Jews are to blame for everything’ – this is how anti-Semitism, or hatred of Jews, could be summarised. But what exactly is anti-Semitism? How does it manifest itself? And what can we do about it? Click through the different sections. Discover information, quizzes and videos.
The interactive online course is aimed at school classes and other interested groups. The topics, which have been presented in a novel way through multidimensional teaching, cover all facets of Jewish life, from ‘coming out’ to the prevention and combating of anti-Semitism.
This online course was developed in 2019/20 in collaboration between ‘school is open’ and the Cologne Society for Christian-Jewish Cooperation. Students developed digital educational materials for combating anti-Semitism. ‘School is open’ was a teaching and learning project in teacher training at the University of Cologne and enabled teacher training students to develop skills for combating anti-Semitism as a current challenge in schools.
The ongoing anti-Semitic incidents in public spaces, on social media and in everyday life make it clear that prevention is not an option, but a necessity. The BGZ project ‘EAS: E-learning on anti-Semitism prevention for immigrants’ by Violence Prevention Network gGmbH offers low-threshold access to addressing anti-Semitism and makes an important contribution to prevention.
The digital self-study modules support teachers in consistently and competently countering all forms of anti-Semitism.
In this digital lesson, they use an interactive video to explore the history and topicality of antisemitism. Interactive questions teach learners what antisemitism is, what the Holocaust means, and why Hitler hated Jews. It also includes two videos of young people discussing their experiences of antisemitism. They try to answer the question: ‘Is criticizing Israel antisemitic?’
Antisemitism, Racism, and other forms of hatred are on the rise – both online and offline. This is exactly where SHOAH STORIES comes in: The platform brings Holocaust education directly to where young people live and learn today – on TikTok, InstaReels etc.
You will find a variety of free resources designed to help you explore Holocaust history, understand its lessons, and connect the past to the present.
The Virtual Classroom includes a collection of compelling videos covering essential topics such as the history of antisemitism, an overview of the Holocaust, and the dangers of propaganda and misinformation. Each video is designed to educate and inspire, equipping viewers with knowledge and tools to stand up to hate and build a more compassionate world.
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The ZDZH podcast features discussions with academics and practitioners on issues addressed in the project ‘Thinking together, acting together’.
From March 2023 to December 2024, the project ‘Thinking Together, Acting Together’ promoted constructive debate on the similarities, differences and areas of tension in education critical of anti-Semitism and racism, with the aim of strengthening solidarity, allyship and alliances between different affected groups and non-affected groups, leading to cooperation rather than confrontation.
Opposing anti-Semitism, taking a stand against hostility towards Jews – in her podcast, Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, Anti-Semitism Commissioner for North Rhine-Westphalia, talks to prominent guests from 2021 to 2023 about commitment to democracy and tolerance, and against forgetting.
There are various statistics and studies on the number of anti-Semitic attacks in Germany. But they all have one thing in common: the number is rising. What exactly constitutes anti-Semitism is still a matter of debate. The German government only agreed on a uniform definition in 2018. In this episode, anti-Semitism researcher Beate Küpper explains how, decades after the Holocaust, anti-Semitic language and patterns of argumentation are still being reproduced and often disguised as criticism of Israel.