Zionism & Antisemitism After 10/7
Tuesdays at 1:30 PM • In Person and on Zoom
Taught by Dr. Asaf Romirowsky
Antisemitism is often described as the world’s oldest hatred, yet this idea can hide how easily old narratives are updated, repackaged, and spread. This class looks at how antisemitic ideas are created, reinforced, and sustained in contemporary society, and how they intersect with conversations about Zionism today.
With the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and the sharp rise in global antisemitism that followed, questions about Jewish security, identity, and communal resilience have taken on new urgency. Together, we will explore how these forces took shape, how they operate in America, and what they mean for Israel and the Jewish people 76 years after the founding of the state.
Dr. Asaf Romirowsky brings deep expertise in Middle East history, Israeli society, and the study of antisemitism. His work helps illuminate how individual beliefs turn into larger movements and how bias becomes embedded in public discourse.
Remaining class dates:
December 16, January 13, February 17, March 10, April 14, May 19
The Zoom link will be sent to you by email after you complete the RSVP form.
About Dr. Asaf Romirowsky
Dr. Asaf Romirowsky is a scholar of the modern Middle East, Zionism, and contemporary antisemitism. He serves as Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East and of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa. He holds a Ph.D. from King’s College London and is a research fellow at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies. His work has appeared in major publications and focuses on the Arab–Israeli conflict, the politics of the Palestinian refugee issue, and the spread of antisemitic ideas today.
Reserve Your Spot
October 7: The Wars Over Words and Deeds (2024)
A collection of essays examining how the language and imagery surrounding the Hamas attacks have reshaped narratives about the conflict and fueled a surge in antisemitism across politics, media, and academia.