The Oldest Lies in the Book: Breaking Down Antisemitic Tropes

Jews control the media. Jews control the banks. Jews are loyal only to each other. You’ve heard them. Maybe not shouted — maybe whispered, hinted, joked about. But they’re always there, humming in the background.

Antisemitic tropes work because they’re slippery. They rarely arrive as full-on Nazi rants. They come as sarcasm, “just asking questions,” or conspiracies that feel smart to believe. But these lies are centuries old — and they’ve led to violence, genocide, and persecution.

In this series, we break down the most common antisemitic tropes: where they come from, why they spread, and what’s actually true. Each article tackles one lie and gives you the tools to recognize it, respond to it, and reject it.

Because education isn’t just defense — it’s offense. It’s how we push back.

Articles will cover:

  • “Jews control the media”
  • “Zionists = British colonialism”
  • “Plan Andinia”
  • “Jews started every war”
  • “Jews control the banks”
  • “Dual loyalty”
  • “Great Replacement theory & Jews”

Sources will include:

  • ADL, StandWithUs, and academic antisemitism studies
  • Historical banking records and political timelines
  • Public statements by antisemites who spread these ideas