Anti-Judaism, or the controversial term coined in the 1870s by Wilhelm Marr, Antisemitism, is one of the most complex and, at times, perplexing forms of hatred. It spans history, infecting different societies, religious and philosophical movements, and even civilizations. In the aftermath of the Holocaust, some contend that Antisemitism illustrates the limitations of the Enlightenment and modernity itself. Manifestations of Antisemitism emerge in numerous ideological based narratives and the constructed identities of belonging and otherness such as race and ethnicity, nationalisms, and anti-nationalisms.
This seminar series, co-sponsored with the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, aims to explore this subject matter in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework from an array of approaches and perspectives as well as regional contexts. Eminent scholars and researchers are invited to present seminar papers in an informal setting. To enhance the level of discussion, papers will be made available online one week prior to the seminar.
The Antisemitism in Comparative Perspective seminar series normally meets on Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 p.m. at ISPS, 77 Prospect Street, Room A002 unless indicated otherwise.
Organizer:Charles Small, Director, Yale Initiative for the Interdisciplinary Study of Antisemitism (YIISA).
Contact for information: Tory Bilski, (203) 432-3829
Links to current papers are provided by clicking on the speaker’s name when underlined.
Archived seminar papers and videos: 2005-2006 Seminar Series
| SPRING 2007 | |
| APR 19 | Wolfgang Benz, Director, Center for Research on Antisemitism, University Technical Berlin “Antisemitism as Phenomenon of Every Day Life in Contemporary Germany” This seminar will be held at ISPS, 77 Prospect Street, room A002 |
| APR 26 |
Gerald Steinberg, Professor, Bar Ilan University |
