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Breaking the Cycle: A Free Online Course on Antisemitism

Course Overview and Objectives

Breaking the Cycle: A Free Online Course on Antisemitism is a short, accessible guide to understanding antisemitism — one of the oldest and most dangerous forms of prejudice. Through clear explanations, historical context, and real-world examples, this course explores what antisemitism looks like, how it has evolved, and why it still matters today.

The course is divided into lessons that cover:

Definition: What antisemitism actually means and how experts define it.

History: How antisemitism developed over centuries, from ancient myths to the Holocaust.

What It Is: Common forms of antisemitism, including stereotypes, conspiracies, and violence.

What It Is Not: Where to draw the line between antisemitism and legitimate criticism.

Modern Context: Antisemitism in social media, politics, and everyday life.

Response: How to recognize, challenge, and report antisemitism.

Reflection: Why antisemitism is not only a Jewish issue, but a human issue.

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