Antisemitism

From Its Origins to the Present

Dafna Dolinko, Yossi Kugler, Dmitry Kolotilenko, Dr Na'ama Bela Shik, and Sandra Rosenfeld

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course, designed by Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is for anyone with an interest in history, in social dynamics and human nature, and in the phenomenon of antisemitism. You can use the hashtag #FLantisemitism to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

The nature of hate
The perception of the “other” in the Greco-Roman world
The advent of Christianity and its effect on the history of antisemitism
The Middle Ages and anti-Jewish discourse, libels and violence
The ideologies and revolutions of the Modern Period and their impact on the development of antisemitism
Nazi ideology and the Holocaust
Antisemitism in the Far-right and Far-left
Holocaust Denial
Anti-Zionism and antisemitism
The case of the Islamic and Arab world
Online hate

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Reviews summary

Comprehensive history of antisemitism

According to learners, this course offers a comprehensive and vital exploration of antisemitism from its origins to the present. Students find the content incredibly important and handled with the gravity it deserves. The historical overview is thorough, and the course does an effective job of connecting the past to modern manifestations, including contemporary issues like online hate and anti-Zionism. Many appreciate the high quality of the material, reflecting the expertise of Yad Vashem. While the subject matter is inherently emotionally challenging and difficult, reviewers generally feel it is presented with sensitivity and clarity. Some mention that the material can be dense and might require prior knowledge or significant engagement.

Subject matter can be heavy and challenging

"Can be emotionally challenging due to the topic..."

"It is incredibly important and handled with the gravity it deserves. The content is challenging but vital."

"The course doesn't shy away from difficult truths. A challenging but ultimately incredibly rewarding experience."

Links historical roots to contemporary issues

"The way it connects past to present is particularly strong."

"The section on modern antisemitism and anti-Zionism was particularly insightful..."

"...transition to modern issues felt a bit abrupt. The segment on online hate was relevant."

High quality reflecting publisher's expertise

"...lectures were delivered with profound expertise and sensitivity."

"Yad Vashem's involvement is evident in the quality and detail."

"Thank you Yad Vashem for making this course available."

Thorough overview from origins to modern times

"An incredibly comprehensive and deeply moving course. The historical overview was thorough..."

"Covers a vast amount of history effectively."

"Good coverage of the historical aspects..."

"This course provides critical context for understanding historical and contemporary antisemitism."

Essential learning for understanding critical issue

"Essential learning for everyone."

"A vital course covering a difficult subject."

"Absolutely essential learning for anyone wanting to understand this critical issue."

Can feel overwhelming or require prior knowledge

"...found the lectures sometimes dry and the amount of material dense."

"Found this course quite overwhelming. The pace was fast, and the historical details were dense."

"...requires a lot of background knowledge, which isn't always made clear."

"Felt like a university lecture series without sufficient support or explanation..."

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