Academic Says Antisemitism Evolving and Difficult to Define

‘What we consider to be antisemitic 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100 years ago has changed and that’ll change again as history moves on,' said David Slucki.

Protestors hold placards and flags during a rally against antisemitism in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 18, 2024 . Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Defining antisemitism is difficult as perceptions of it changes over time, a parliamentary committee on antisemitism at Australian universities has been told.

Monash University Associate Professor David Slucki, the director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, shared his views on the recent surge in vandalism and violent acts against the Jewish community across the country.