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  • Antisemitism in History: From the Early Church to 1400

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    The word antisemitism means prejudice against or hatred of Jews. Sometimes called "the longest hatred," it has persisted in many forms for over 2,000 years. Learn more.

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  • Joseph Muscha Mueller

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    Joseph was born in Bitterfeld, Germany, to Roma ("Gypsy") parents. For reasons unknown, he was raised in an orphanage for the first one-and-a-half years of his life. At the time of Joseph's birth, some 26,000 "Gypsies"—members of either the Sinti or Roma tribes—lived in Germany. Though most were German citizens, they were often discriminated against by other Germans and subjected to harassment. 1933-39: At age one-and-a-half, Joseph was taken into foster care by a family living in Halle, a city some…

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    Joseph Muscha Mueller

  • Antisemitism

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    Throughout history Jews have faced prejudice and discrimination, known as antisemitism. Learn more about the long history of antisemitism.

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    Antisemitism

  • Hitler Comes to Power

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    Hitler rose to power during a time of economic and political instability in Germany. Learn more about how and when Hitler came to power.

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    Hitler Comes to Power

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