Six-week course begins Tuesday March 18, 6:45 pm, online
In moments of collective astonishment about the state of the world, there’s an underlying awareness that much of what is taking place is not new. Antisemitism has resurfaced with alarming intensity, taking on new and deeply troubling forms.
In the aftermath of October 7, understanding the forces behind this enduring prejudice is more urgent than ever.
In response to this critical need, the Konikoff Center for Learning of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is offering an insightful course: A History of Hatred: The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism. This six-week exploration will trace the roots and evolution of antisemitism from its early encounters with Christianity and Islam, through the racial ideologies that fueled the Holocaust, and into the ideological frameworks of communism and Islamism. Participants will engage with the contemporary realities of antisemitism, examining how age-old tropes are reinterpreted and weaponized in today’s polarized political environment.
Guided by Dr. Amy K Milligan, this course offers an opportunity to unpack the persistence and pervasiveness of antisemitism while developing the tools to recognize its patterns and rhetoric in modern discourse.
The series costs just $50, thanks to generous underwriters (a significant reduction from the standard $179 fee).
For more information or to register, visit JewishVA.org/Melton or contact Sierra Lautman, UJFT senior director of Jewish Innovation at SLautman@UJFT.org.