Holocaust Denial: Anatomy of an Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory
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John, today is Yom HaShoah, a day when the world pauses to remember the Holocaust and the millions who died and those who lived on to tell their stories to future generations.

And yet, even on a day like this, Holocaust deniers are out there attempting to chip away at “Never Again,” and to spread their lies as the number of Holocaust survivors who can tell their stories directly shrinks. That’s why on this day of all days, we are sharing Holocaust Denial: Anatomy of an Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory — a new collection of ADL Center on Extremism insights into Holocaust denial, how you can debunk it and who is involved in spreading it.

Not only can Holocaust denial serve as an entry point into even more explicit antisemitism, but its continued, current proliferation is compounded by a disturbing lack of knowledge about the Holocaust, especially among young people. Watch and share this powerful ADL video, Holocaust Deniers In their Own Words, to learn more about this particularly pernicious form of antisemitism.

Holocaust Denial: Anatomy of an Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory

  • Who’s Who of Holocaust Denial: Learn about the antisemitic people, organizations and publications that advance Holocaust denial, from Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to pop culture heavyweight Ye and former Klan leader David Duke.
  • Debunking Holocaust Denial Claims: Holocaust deniers rely on a range of myths to “prove” their claims. Read on to understand these myths — and learn the facts that debunk them.
  • Profiting Off Holocaust Denial: There’s money in Holocaust denial. Explore the financial and merchandising platforms that help deniers capitalize on their hateful lies.
  • A Short History of Holocaust Denial in the United States: Trace the development of the Holocaust denial movement, from its post-World War II emergence through the ways it remains a threat today.
  • Key Tropes in Holocaust Denial: Explore the prominent tropes of Holocaust denial — and how Holocaust deniers base their claims on longstanding antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Together, we must Fight Hate for Good and ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust never fade.

Sincerely,
Oren Segal signature
Oren Segal
VP of ADL Center on Extremism

P.S. On Yom HaShoah, please take action against hate. Take the ADL Pledge to Fight Antisemitism, then urge your elected officials to join you. You can show your resolve and help ADL enlist the elected officials in your area to commit to being advocates against hate by signing the Pledge to Fight Antisemitism today. With widespread support from individuals and lawmakers in every community, we can combat this toxic hatred more effectively than ever.
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