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Where Mel Gibson Got His Anti-Semitism
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| Feb. 12, 2007 -- A new report sheds light on what may be the nation's largest network of anti-Semites. |
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| compiled by Jennifer Holladay |
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The New Crusaders
A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project profiles radical traditionalist Catholics, who reject the teachings of the modern papacy and may constitute America's largest group of anti-Semites. Note: This report contains profanity and should be adapted for classroom use.
- How would you define anti-Semitism?
- Why does the report label the "radical traditionalist Catholic" movement as anti-Semitic?
- How does this movement's ideology differ from mainstream Catholicism?
- What steps has the Vatican taken to distance itself from the movement?
- The report indicates that the radical traditionalist Catholic movement has as many as 100,000 followers and millions of dollars in assets. Why is this alarming?
Resources for Teaching about Anti-Semitism
Lesson Plans
Anti-Semitism and Hate Speech (PDF)
This lesson, drawn from Teaching Tolerance's free unit The Power of Words helps students develop an awareness of anti-Semitism and its effects in historical and modern contexts. (Grades 9 and up)
Anti-Semitism and Propaganda
This lesson, contained in Teaching Tolerance's free Holocaust education kit One Survivor Remembers, helps students dissect anti-Semitic propaganda, its role in the Holocaust and its connection to contemporary bigotry. (Grades 8 and up)
Challenging Anti-Semitism
The superb collection of lessons plans from the Anti-Defamation League's Curriculum Connections series teaches about the history of the Jewish people and the development of anti-Semitism, reveals the origins of age-old anti-Jewish stereotypes, and provides factual information that challenges anti-Semitic remarks and intolerance. (Grades 3 and up)
Resources
Anti-Semitism Today
In his new book, Ken Stern of the American Jewish Committee outlines the ways anti-Semitism manifests today and how to counteract it. (Note: Free download requires registration.)
Confronting Anti-Semitic Myths with Facts
This excellent guide from the Anti-Defamation League, available as a free PDF download, analyzes persistent Jewish stereotypes and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, ranging from the assumption that Jews are cheap or responsible for the death of Jesus to the supposition that Israel had advance knowledge of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Debunking the 'Jewish Conspiracy'
Tim Wise debunks the myths that Jews control the media and dominate financial and banking industries.
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