PPT-By Jason Naulty History of Jews in Europe

By Jason Naulty History of Jews in Europe Ferdinand and Isabella established the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 Meant for the discovery and punishment of heresy 13000 Spanish Jews were put to trial over a 12 year period. G. ermany. In 1933, about 500,000 Jews lived in Germany.. Jew’s held important positions in government and taught in Germany’s great universities.. Marriage between Jew’s and non- Jews was common.. Yefim A. . Kogan. Masters of Jewish Liberal Studies. Augsut 7, 2013. yefimk@verizon.net. JewishGen Bessarabia . SIG . Coordinator and webmaster - . www.jewishgen.org/Bessarabia. Kishinev – my native town: History of Jews and Genealogy. Why should we study it?. The word ‘Holocaust’ refers to ‘. destruction or slaughter on a massive scale. ’. We usually use the word in connection to the genocide and mass murder carried out by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. Those targeted included Jews, , homosexuals, the disabled, and some religious groups. . Rationale . Why teach the history of antisemitism in Europe?. May not know what it is or means. Gives historical context. Helps students begin to understand Judaism . Helps students begin to grasp culture that Nazi Fascism developed . A brief history of persecution focused on the Jewish People. Why were/are Jews singled out to be persecuted?. They were/are different. (In what they believe and their cultural traditions). They were/are a small group of people who had no governmental power.. Reading . The Book Thief. In order to get the most out of reading The Book Thief, you really need to understand the historical background to the novel. . In groups, pool your knowledge of Germany during World War II and the Jewish Holocaust.. Anti-Semitism. Extreme hatred or prejudice against Jews.. Holocaust. Mass murder (genocide) of Jews. Jewish Diaspora. The scattering. of the Jewish population. Palestine/ . (Canaan). Holy Land, also known as Canaan. Ancient (biblical homeland) of the Israelites/Jews.. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Students-Of-History. Hitler gains support in the Nazi Party by attacking the hated Treaty of Versailles. Blames Germany’s problems on Jews and foreign powers. Anti-Semitism didn’t start with Hitler and the Nazis. Anti-Semitism had occurred throughout the history of Europe. Anti-Semitism- Hostility or Hatred Towards Jews or Judaism. . Spread during the 4. Background to the Play. Shakespeare wrote this play in 1596 or 1597.. In Shakespeare’s time . The Merchant of Venice . was regarded as a comedy; however, modern audiences see elements of tragedy as well.. Introduction. OSTJUDEN X WESTJUDEN. Type of culture which almost disappeared in the Holocaust. Austria, big cities in Bohemia, Hungary, German parts of Poland. Jewishness above all a RELIGIOUS QUESTION. Jewish Refugees US History “Dear Abby” How to teach our children about the Holocaust? “Wait until the children are old enough to understand the massacres of six million Jews……. And tell our children about the fact that the whole world was silent.” The Chosen Background notes Setting Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York WWII, begins in 1944 Jewish communities One is Hasidic, a strict, isolated, and closed community One is more a liberal, open community that teaches religion and other subjects. 2. /5.  . Answers. Leaders During WW II Activity/Gallery Walk. For your assigned Leaders you will look up the following information for your notebook and chart. . Country they represented in WWII:.