If you really are interested in discussing antisemitism as a historical entity, then it's best to leave Israel out of the discussion, at least to start with, since antisemitism has its roots in the Middle Ages or earlier. But then, of course, you wouldn't get to bash Israel.

Mark it is not my object to bash anyone - simply for us all to be able to discuss the subject and be better informed as a result. The historical aspect of anti-semitism is of great interest - as looking back should help in this understanding but more importantly may help us all in the future.

Does the term actually mean the same as being 'anti-Jewish'?