pogrom

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The term "pogrom" refers to violent attacks against Jews because of their religion.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

As reports of antisemitism surge in Germany and elsewhere, commemorations of the Nazi pogrom Kristallnacht have taken on special resonance this year.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2023

"It pains me to say this just two days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht," said Felix Klein government commissioner for tackling antisemitism, referring to a 1938 pogrom.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2023

The term "pogrom" refers to violent and organised attacks against Jews, and is particularly associated with pre-Second World War eastern Europe.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2023

Michael Davitt called attention to the fact that in the Kishinev pogrom it was not the rich Jews who were the victims, but Jewish workingmen and their families.

From The Jew and American Ideals by Spargo, John