From the French Revolution to the Dreyfus Affair
Prof. Pierre Birnbaum The end of the 19th century was marked by one of the most infamous episodes in the history of antisemitism in the Modern Era – the Dreyfus …
Course: Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present
The integration of Jews into French society
Prof. Pierre Nora France was the first state to grant its Jews emancipation in 1791. During the 19th century, the Jews of France became an integral factor in all parts …
Conclusion and looking ahead to week 3
Well done on completing week 2 of “Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present.” Based on what we’ve learned in this week: Discuss the differences and commonalities between traditional and …
The emergence of Zionism
Prof. Anita Shapira Since our course deals with the development of antisemitism, our main focus is on the groups and ideologies that brought about the major antisemitic theories and perceptions …
Germans, Jews, and Antisemites
Prof. Shulamit Volkov Jews held an important and prominent place in 19th century Germany. Yet it is from this sphere that the term “antisemitism” emerges in the second half of …
Racism and Racial Antisemitism
Dr. David Silberklang, Prof. Anita Shapira The 19th century brought with it significant advancements in science and research. These were also accompanied by the emergence of new pseudo-scientific fields such …
Perceptions of Jewish success in the urban environment
Prof. David Feldman The immigration of Jews to urban centers had additional effects on the evolution of antisemitic perceptions. Let’s look into this further by focusing on the major urban …
The Industrial Revolution and Urbanism
Dr. Raphael Vago The Industrial Revolution and the gradual urbanization that accompanied it, brought with them new challenges to the population of Europe. These would play a vital role in …
Nationalism: Belonging and Otherness
Prof. Aviel Roshwald During the late 18th and 19th centuries, nationalism was a major political force in Europe, laying the grounds for the establishment of modern nation states. How did …
Emancipation: New Possibilities and New Perils
Prof. Shulamit Volkov The 19th century brought with it gradual emancipation to the European Jews, a process which granted them complete legal equality and full citizenship, eliminating centuries-long restrictions. How …
The return of Jews to western Europe
Prof. David Nirenberg In the onset of the late modern period, Jews gradually began to be readmitted into the areas of western Europe from which they had previously been expelled. …
Between Western and Eastern Europe
Dr. Judith Kalik The perceptions of Jews and Judaism that emerged during this time period in Western Europe evolved in a world devoid of a major Jewish population. How were …
The Enlightenment
Prof. Pierre Birnbaum Many of the radical changes and developments taking place during this time period came about as a result of the ideas and perceptions of the Enlightenment. What …
The Early Modern Period
Dr. Judith Kalik The 16th-18th centuries brought with them far-reaching changes and upheavals. How did these affect the way the Jews of Europe were perceived and treated? Let’s begin by …
The changing face of antisemitism
What happened to antisemitism during the Modern Period? For a full list of the scholars participating in this week please see “downloads” below. Please note that the videos in the …
