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Co-Hosts Avinoam Patt and Lila Corwin Berman discover the stories and scholars to help make sense of antisemitism today. They start with a theory: the answer to understanding (and perhaps fighting) antisemitism is only as good as the questions one asks. And then they search far and wide for the best questions and the people who can ask and answer them. And spoiler: Avi, Lila, and their guests don’t always agree. In fact, that’s the plot, or at least part of it. How scholars and other people ...
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Exploring Antisemitism's Roots with Magda Teter
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Magda Teter discusses the roots and evolution of antisemitism from medieval times to the modern era. Topics include the infamous blood libel myth, the role of Christianity, and the entangled histories of antisemitism and anti-Black racism. Teter also reflects on the responsibilities of historians in addressing these issues today.…
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Kishinev and its Legacies with Steve Zipperstein
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Steve Zipperstein talks to The Jewish Question about the Kishinev Pogrom (1903) and its resonances up to the present day. Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History Phillip Roth: Stung by LifeBy Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA
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In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Avi Patt and Lila Berman introduce their mission to understand antisemitism by asking profound and challenging questions. They explore the importance of real inquiries over leading questions, and through personal stories, contrasting academic focuses, and differing perspectives, Avi and Lila set the stage for a p…
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