Antisemitism has surged around the world in the last year. The current pandemic is adding fuel to the fire as some have preyed on the isolation, fear, and economic insecurity brought on by the coronavirus to scapegoat Jews and other minorities. Confronting unchecked hatred is one way we honor the pledge to keep Holocaust memory alive as an active force for change.

 

Antisemitism has surged around the world in the last year. The current pandemic is adding fuel to the fire as some have preyed on the isolation, fear, and economic insecurity brought on by the coronavirus to scapegoat Jews and other minorities. Confronting unchecked hatred is one way we honor the pledge to keep Holocaust memory alive as an active force for change. WATCH “It Begins with the Jews, but It Never Ends with the Jews” Antisemitism threatens society today >> LISTEN “I Fought All My Life against Indifference” Elie Wiesel on remembrance >> LISTEN A Survivor, Former Skinhead, Imam, and More Speak Out Ways hatred can grow >> WATCH Facebook Live | Antisemitism: Here and Now Hear from Dr. Deborah Lipstadt >> READ Educators Turn to the Museum for Help Resources about antisemtism >> WATCH Survivors Warn of the Dangers of Unchecked Hate “You should not stand by” >> Photos: All images US Holocaust Memorial Museum unless otherwise indicated. Graffiti sprayed on a Holocaust Memorial Day poster in London, January 2015. Matthew Chattle/Alamy Live News; Museum founder Elie Wiesel; Antisemitic grafitti at a synagogue in Huntsville, Alabama, on April 8, 2020—the first night of Passover. WAAYTV; An educator explores online resources to help inoculate students from antisemitism; Holocaust survivors who volunteer at the Museum. Donate to Keep Holocaust Memory Alive DONATE Keep Holocaust memory alive to inspire citizens and leaders to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity in a constantly changing world. Visit ushmm.org/campaign to learn more. Find Free Educational Resources Online LEARN Stay Connected Tell Us How We Are Doing Share your feedback on the Museum's email content and how we may better serve you. Fill out the survey. . UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024-2126 Main telephone: 202.488.0400 TTY: 202.488.0406 VIEW IN BROWSER