ANTISEMITISM: PAST,PRESENT, FACTS, MYTHS

Coordinators: Harriet Finkelstein, Marian Friedmann, Bob Reiss, Rick Salter

This course will explore anti-semitism from ancient times to its current manifestation. It will be interesting to anyone of any faith, race, and background who wants to understand fully the magnitude of hatred toward a people and how it can distort and destroy both soul and society.

A WEEK / THURSDAY / 10:30am to 12:00pm

Date	Presenter	Topic
02/04	Harriet Finkelstein	What is Antisemitism? Ancient Roots
02/18	Marian Friedmann	The History of Antisemitism in Germany
03/04	Larry Shapiro	Islam and the Jews
03/18	Ruth Ward	The History of Antisemitism in France
04/08	Rick Salter	Jews and the Death of Christ
04/22	Harriet Finkelstein	The History of Antisemitism in the U. S.
05/06	Bob Reiss	Blood Libel and The Protocol of the Elders of Zion

Following are some topics to be discussed in this course during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022:

Antisemitism in Hollywood
Antisemitism in the world of Art
Holocaust Denial
BDS/Antisemitism on university campuses/in academia
The history of Antisemitism in England
Myths about Jews and Money
Past-Prominent Americans critical of Jews; Present-On-line hate of Jews
The history of Antisemitism in Iran
Antisemitism in world literature
Black/Jewish relations throughout history
The history of Antisemitism in eastern Europe
Guest speaker: Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism

Other Classes: