Effects Around the World
"Yet, nearly 6 decades after the Holocaust concluded, Anti-Semitism still exists as the scourge of the world."
-Eliot Engel
-Eliot Engel
In a way, history repeats itself. Even before Hitler and his anti-Semitism ways, there was a distinct hatred upon Jews. An great example of this repetition of Jewish hatred in the history is in the Middle Ages. In the 11th century, many decrees were made ordering the destruction of synagogues were put forth in present day countries such as Egypt, Iraq, and Syria. Also, in the 11th century, places in Yemen forced Jews to convert to Islam or be sentenced to death.
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"The past is never dead. It's not even past."
-William Faulkner, Requiem for a Nun, 1951 |
[Riots in Germany, 2014]
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Once again, almost in repeating its self in another form, in present day, there are protests rallies in modern day Germany. These rallies are fighting to make jobs for Germans and use the basis of Nazi aspects from the 1930's.
"The disappearance of the Jewish state will not mean the disappearance of Anti-Semitism."
-Jack Schwartz |
In the Ukraine, the chant, "Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes" is a copy used by Ukrainian Nationalists who collaborated with Hitler's forces during the War.