The blood libel is one of the oldest and most dangerous lies ever told about Jews. It began with accusations that Jews murdered Christian children for ritual purposes — and ended in pogroms, forced conversions, and mass killings.
You’d think we’d have left this behind in the Middle Ages. But no — today’s antisemites have just changed the language. Instead of claiming Jews kill for matzah, they now push viral videos claiming Jews (or Israelis) target children in Gaza. The formula hasn’t changed. The hate just updates.
This series will trace the history of the blood libel, its theological roots, how it spread, and how it’s been adapted to modern antisemitism.
We’ll also tackle how verses from the Torah and accusations about “Molech” are twisted to back this narrative — and show what Jewish law actually says: that every life is sacred, and harming a child is among the greatest sins.
Because this isn’t just about history. It’s about how old hate finds new fuel — and how we can stop it.
Sources will include:
- Historical accounts of blood libel trials (e.g., Norwich, Trent, Damascus)
- Torah/Talmudic law regarding child protection and sacrifice
- Modern case studies of blood libel revivals (e.g., social media posts, Gaza war propaganda)