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17.11.2022 | COVID-19 | Original Paper

Health, Religiosity and Hatred: A Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 on World Jewry

verfasst von: Kelly W. Sundberg, Lauren M. Mitchell, Dan Levinson

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2023

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Abstract

This exploratory study examines the likely causes of the alarming global rise of antisemitism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning with an appraisal of today’s world Jewry, this exploratory study highlights the main social, health, and religious impacts COVID-19 has had on Jews worldwide and goes on to highlight how various Jewish communities managed and adjusted to COVID-19 public health restrictions. From this contextual backdrop, an assessment of how and why antisemitism has surged during the pandemic is presented, along with a review of what efforts are being taken to curtail this rise in hatred toward Jews. A central aim of this study is to underline the point that until meaningful, broad, and international steps are taken to curb online hate, the historic antisemitic tropes and myths suggesting Jews are the cause of disease will undoubtedly evolve and surge (especially across social media) during future pandemics and times of global crisis and unrest.

The non-legally binding working definition achieved reads: Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.

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Titel: Health, Religiosity and Hatred: A Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 on World Jewry
verfasst von: Kelly W. Sundberg
Lauren M. Mitchell
Dan Levinson
Publikationsdatum: 17.11.2022
Verlag: Springer US
Schlagwort: COVID-19
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2023
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-022-01692-5

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Health, Religiosity and Hatred: A Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 on World Jewry

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