# Jewish Blood Libels in 10 Minutes

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Podcast: [Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-jewish-10-minutes-at-a-time-7523216)
Published: 2026-07-14T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Uncover the dark and devastating history of one of the most persistent and lethal conspiracy theories in human history: the Jewish Blood Libel . In this episode, we trace the origins of this horrific myth to 12th-century England, specifically the 1144 CE disappearance of William of Norwich, which sparked the baseless accusation that Jews murdered Christian children to use their blood for ritual purposes. We'll analyze how this "Great Lie" was weaponized by Church officials, monarchs, and local mobs throughout the Middle Ages to justify mass expulsions, torture, and the destruction of entire communities. We'll also examine the anatomy of the libel—how it transformed from a local superstition into a formalized tool of state-sponsored propaganda, eventually feeding into the modern antisemitic tropes of the 20th century. Join us as we explore the tragic irony of a people whose dietary laws strictly forbid the consumption of any blood being accused of the exact opposite, and how the legacy of the blood libel serves as a chilling case study in the power of "fake news" to incite real-world violence.

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