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.

Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History
Phillip Roth: Stung by Life

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 curiosity and nuance.

Website: https://studyantisemitism.nyu.edu/
Producers: Caitlyn Madara and William Pimlott
Production provided by Bivins Brothers Creative