In the immediate aftermath of the October 7 massacre, a disturbing wave of antisemitism surged globally, widely described as "the worst wave of antisemitic incidents since the end of World War II." This situation raises fundamental questions about the nature and manifestations of contemporary antisemitism. This online learning environment is divided into two sections of video lectures. The first section focuses on the events of October 7 and the subsequent global reactions. The second addresses broader questions about contemporary antisemitism and includes pre-recorded videos from Yad Vashem’s online course on antisemitism. Each lecture combines expert analyses, historical context, and authentic examples to provide a well-rounded understanding of the topics.
Antisemitism and the October 7 Massacre: Three Perspectives
In the following short video lecture, Prof. Meir Litvak, Dr. Robert Rozett, and Dr. Tomer Persico present their views on the place of antisemitism in the context of October 7th.
The Hamas Movement and Antisemitism
In the following short video lecture, Prof. Meir Litvak discusses the Hamas movement, when it was established, the contexts in which it arose, and its attitude towards Israel and Jews
Antisemitism in the Islamic and Arab World
In this short video lecture, Prof. Meir Litvak explores the characteristics and unique aspects of antisemitism in the Arab-Muslim world, its origins, when and how it emerged, what Islamism is, existing efforts within the Arab-Islamic world to combat antisemitism, and more
Antisemitism in Iran
In the following short video lecture, Prof. Meir Litvak discusses the place of antisemitism in the Iranian government and its manifestations. He also questions the extent of antisemitism in the Iranian population.
The October 7 Massacre and The Global Left
Following the October 7 massacre, antisemitism surged within the global left, including support for the massacre on campuses, petitions endorsing Hamas, conspiratorial claims about Zionism, and antisemitic remarks. In this short video, Dr. Robert Rozett and Dr. Tomer Persico analyze the factors driving these responses
Antisemitism in the Far-Left: A New Perspective
In the following short video lecture, Dr. Tomer Persico argues that in its new incarnation, antisemitism perceives Jews as the source of the West's sins.
Far-Right Antisemitism: Latest Developments and Threats
Although the wave of antisemitism that accompanied the October 7th massacre primarily came from the far left and the Arab-Islamic world, one must not ignore the troubling current trends occurring in the far right. Dr. Robert Rozett discusses this in the following short lecture.
General Topics of Antisemitism
Anti-Zionism
In the following short video lecture, Prof. Anita Shapira, Dr. Dave Rich, and Prof. Alvin H. Rosenfeld examine the origins of anti-Zionism, how it has changed following the Holocaust, and how it relates to contemporary antisemitism.
Between Antisemitism and Legitimate Criticism of Israel
In the following short video lecture, Dr. Dave Rich and Prof. Michael Walzer explore the boundaries between legitimate and illegitimate criticism of the State of Israel.
Antisemitism in the Far Right
In the following short video lecture, Prof. Ruth Wodak discusses the general characteristics of the far-right today and the place antisemitism holds in this sphere.
The Development of Contemporary Anti-Zionism
In the following short video lecture, Prof. Jeffrey Herf and Prof. Elissa Bemporad explore the historical roots of contemporary anti-Zionism.
Populism and Antisemitism
In the following short video lecture, Jean-Yves Camus and Prof. Juliane Wetzel explore the place of antisemitism in populist movements today, examining how it is expressed and what utility it holds for its proponents.
Antisemitism and Hate Online
In the following short video lecture, researcher Mark Weitzman, sociologist Prof. Michel Wieviorka, and Internet researcher Prof. Karin Nahon examine the subject of hate and antisemitism on the Internet.
