The HolocaustThe killing of millions of Jewish people and others by the Nazis (the rulers of Germany) before and during the Second World War (a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945). was one of the most important and tragic events in Jewish history. It took place during World War TwoA global conflict which lasted from 1939 to 1945. The Allies (mainly comprised of Britain, the Soviet Union and America) defeated the Axis powers (mainly comprised of Germany, Italy and Japan)..
During this time, the Jews were the victims of NaziA member of the National Socialist German Workers' party which was led by Adolf Hitler. The party held power in Germany from 1933 to 1945. propaganda. Jewish businesses were boycotted and Jewish people lost their jobs. They were not allowed citizenship, and they were forced to live in ghettoA poor part of a city that is usually occupied by a minority group, sometimes purpose built..
Eventually, concentration campA place, often with inadequate facilities, where people are imprisoned deliberately, and forced into labour or sent for mass execution. were built and over six million Jews lost their lives. As a result of this, there was anger, fear and grief amongst Jews worldwide.
This prejudice and discrimination towards members of the Jewish faith is known as anti-Semitism.
There is no real explanation for the actions of hate towards Jews. Throughout their history they have suffered hostility and attempted extermination.