The Jewish Question

Mark Mazower (Columbia University), Avi and Lila   examine the evolution of the word antisemitism - its meaning and associations from the 1800's to contemporary times. Their conversation draws upon the core concepts in Professor Mazower's newest book, On Antisemitism: A Word in History. 

Avi, Lila and James Loeffler (John Hopkins University) take on the big question of whether or not US law can effectively address antisemitism using The Unite the Right Rally in August, 2017 in Charlottesville and subsequent trials as a case study. 

Pamela Nadell joins Avi and Lila for this live podcast recording to discuss her newest book, Antisemitism, An American Tradition . Together they explore what prompted Pamela to undertake this project, what her research revealed about antisemitism in the United States. The program concludes with questions from the audience. 

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.

Steve Zipperstein talks to The Jewish Question about the Kishinev Pogrom (1903) and its resonances up to the present day. Steven J. Zipperstein is Daniel E. Koshland Professor in Jewish Culture and History at Stanford University. He is the author and editor of nine books, most recently “Stung by Life. Philip Roth. A Biography” in the Jewish Lives series at Yale University Press. Pogrom: Kishinev a...

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 podcast aimed at dissecting antisemitism with curio...