As our research indicates, students commonly have misconceptions about the reasons Jews were targeted during the Holocaust.
This material explores the roots of this historic prejudice, focussing on the deep history of the ‘longest hatred’ and identifies the myths and falsities that underpinned it. The lesson explores the influences that drove this antisemitism as well as its change and continuity over time. It also supports students in identifying the essential knowledge and understanding to challenge common misconceptions, and develops your students’ ability to critically engage with deep time and long-term causes.