In the immediate aftermath of , a disturbing wave of antisemitism surged globally. The annual antisemitism report by Tel Aviv University in collaboration with the Anti-Defamation League described this as "the worst wave of antisemitic incidents since the end of World War II," including a significant increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Western countries. In cities across Europe, North America, and even Australia, there were numerous reports of antisemitic incidents, including support for the massacre on campuses, vandalism of Jewish institutions, physical assaults on individuals wearing visible Jewish symbols, and widespread dissemination of hate speech on social media platforms.
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, there was a notable outbreak of antisemitism within the global left. This included expressions of support for the massacre and Hamas's struggle against Israel on university campuses, petitions signed by lecturers and students endorsing the massacre, conspiratorial statements regarding the global influence of Zionism, and overtly antisemitic remarks. In the following short video lecture, Dr. Robert Rozett and Dr. Tomer Persico explore the factors that led to these responses from the global left.
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.
