ANTISEMITISM: PAST,PRESENT, FACTS, MYTHS

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

This course will explore anti-semitism from ancient times to its current mani-festation. 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

Topics to be discussed in 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

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