I decided some time ago that the term anti-Semitism (a coined term of late nineteenth century origin) is completely inadequate to the abhorrent cultural phenomenon which it attempts to describe. For one thing, Arabs are Semites as well and the prejudice as it generally understood certainly doesnt apply equally to Arabs and Jews.It was in the early stages of researching this graphic narrative that I first encountered the German term Judenhass. Literally, Jew-Hatred. It seemed to me that the term served to distill the ancient problem to its essence, and in such a way as to hopefully allow other non-Jews (like myself) to see the problem unlaundered and through fresh eyes. Europe and various other jurisdictions arent experiencing a sudden upsurge in anti-Semitism. What they are experiencing is an upsurge in Judenhass -- Jew-Hatred. So thats what Ive chosen to call this story.- Dave Sim, Writer/Artist/Publisher
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