Our study discusses the presentation of Jews, Judaism and related topics in Hungarian state-approved textbooks. It reveals that Hungary’s curriculum includes extensive content on Jewish history, including the historic role of Israel and the Jewish contribution to Hungary. The Holocaust is covered in depth and personalized through
individual stories, while the Hebrew word “Shoah” is even used to reference the Holocaust. Antisemitism is placed in appropriate context and explored through vivid examples including local blood libels. Meanwhile, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is presented accurately and objectively across textbooks – Some even highlight the expulsion of Jews from Arab states, which is rarely addressed in European curricula.
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