The Jewish Question Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-jewish-question Co-Hosts Avinoam Patt and Lila Corwin Berman discover the stories and scholars to help make sense of antisemitism today. They start with a theory: the answer to understanding (and perhaps fighting) antisemitism is only as good as the questions one asks. And then they search far and wide for the best questions and the people who can ask and answer them. And spoiler: Avi, Lila, and their guests don’t always agree. In fact, that’s the plot, or at least part of it. How scholars and other people can passionately disagree while remaining curious about one another and the world, one question at a time. @ 2025 NYUSCA 8a5c4f0d-883b-52c4-8680-085083d1ee25 yes en Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:32:53 -0500 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:33:01 -0500 https://studyantisemitism.nyu.edu/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/TLxpJTkx_BD8IS9-3JjXRJSfCbgnNdSYaQmpcPFkDWM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZDMx/M2M1ZDJkOTgwZGNh/MjdlOTQ2OWVjZDg4/ZDc5Mi5wbmc.jpg The Jewish Question https://studyantisemitism.nyu.edu/ episodic Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Co-Hosts Avinoam Patt and Lila Corwin Berman discover the stories and scholars to help make sense of antisemitism today. They start with a theory: the answer to understanding (and perhaps fighting) antisemitism is only as good as the questions one asks. And then they search far and wide for the best questions and the people who can ask and answer them. And spoiler: Avi, Lila, and their guests don’t always agree. In fact, that’s the plot, or at least part of it. How scholars and other people can passionately disagree while remaining curious about one another and the world, one question at a time. Co-Hosts Avinoam Patt and Lila Corwin Berman discover the stories and scholars to help make sense of antisemitism today. antisemitism, jewish history, jewish question, judaism, racism Tracy Figueroa No No The Power of a Word with Mark Mazower 6 6 The Power of a Word with Mark Mazower full c9134ee9-bbc6-4abe-ae7e-390e67febe00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dcd19c2 Mark Mazower (Columbia University), Avi and Lila  examine the evolution of the word antisemitism - its meaning and associations from the 1800's to contemporary times. Their conversation draws upon the core concepts in Professor Mazower's newest book, On Antisemitism: A Word in History. 

]]> Mark Mazower (Columbia University), Avi and Lila  examine the evolution of the word antisemitism - its meaning and associations from the 1800's to contemporary times. Their conversation draws upon the core concepts in Professor Mazower's newest book, On Antisemitism: A Word in History. 

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:30:32 -0500 Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA 3200 Mark Mazower (Columbia University), Avi and Lila  examine the evolution of the word antisemitism - its meaning and associations from the 1800's to contemporary times. Their conversation draws upon the core concepts in Professor Mazower's newest book, On Antisemitism: A Word in History. 

]]> antisemitism, jewish history, jewish question, judaism, racism No Antisemitism and the Law with James Loeffler 5 5 Antisemitism and the Law with James Loeffler full cfa153fc-06dc-4cb3-a3a8-3c8b6d319abb https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f77ce30 Avi, Lila and James Loeffler (John Hopkins University) take on the big question of whether or not US law can effectively address antisemitism using The Unite the Right Rally in August, 2017 in Charlottesville and subsequent trials as a case study. 

]]> Avi, Lila and James Loeffler (John Hopkins University) take on the big question of whether or not US law can effectively address antisemitism using The Unite the Right Rally in August, 2017 in Charlottesville and subsequent trials as a case study. 

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:30:16 -0500 Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA 3678 Avi, Lila and James Loeffler (John Hopkins University) take on the big question of whether or not US law can effectively address antisemitism using The Unite the Right Rally in August, 2017 in Charlottesville and subsequent trials as a case study. 

]]> antisemitism, jewish history, jewish question, judaism, racism No Antisemitism, An American Tradition: A conversation with Professor Pamela Nadell 4 4 Antisemitism, An American Tradition: A conversation with Professor Pamela Nadell full 166358d1-7bec-4b3b-9b21-efd9a2b5004c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d05326e Pamela Nadell joins Avi and Lila for this live podcast recording to discuss her newest book, Antisemitism, An American Tradition. Together they explore what prompted Pamela to undertake this project, what her research revealed about antisemitism in the United States. The program concludes with questions from the audience. 

]]> Pamela Nadell joins Avi and Lila for this live podcast recording to discuss her newest book, Antisemitism, An American Tradition. Together they explore what prompted Pamela to undertake this project, what her research revealed about antisemitism in the United States. The program concludes with questions from the audience. 

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:15:20 -0500 Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA 2937 Pamela Nadell joins Avi and Lila for this live podcast recording to discuss her newest book, Antisemitism, An American Tradition. Together they explore what prompted Pamela to undertake this project, what her research revealed about antisemitism in the United States. The program concludes with questions from the audience. 

]]> antisemitism, jewish history, jewish question, judaism, racism No Exploring Antisemitism's Roots with Magda Teter 3 3 Exploring Antisemitism's Roots with Magda Teter full 9118bfb1-cd10-475a-9cbe-eff4b51ad247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/052cb369 Magda Teter discusses the roots and evolution of antisemitism from medieval times to the modern era. Topics include the infamous blood libel myth, the role of Christianity, and the entangled histories of antisemitism and anti-Black racism. Teter also reflects on the responsibilities of historians in addressing these issues today.

]]> Magda Teter discusses the roots and evolution of antisemitism from medieval times to the modern era. Topics include the infamous blood libel myth, the role of Christianity, and the entangled histories of antisemitism and anti-Black racism. Teter also reflects on the responsibilities of historians in addressing these issues today.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:11:12 -0500 Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA 3392 Magda Teter discusses the roots and evolution of antisemitism from medieval times to the modern era. Topics include the infamous blood libel myth, the role of Christianity, and the entangled histories of antisemitism and anti-Black racism. Teter also reflects on the responsibilities of historians in addressing these issues today.

]]> antisemitism, jewish history, jewish question, judaism, racism No Kishinev and its Legacies with Steve Zipperstein 2 2 Kishinev and its Legacies with Steve Zipperstein full bea6fda1-500b-4ec6-84b9-927c233c0f81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3e9c3f5 Steve Zipperstein talks to The Jewish Question about the Kishinev Pogrom (1903) and its resonances up to the present day. Steven J. Zipperstein is Daniel E. Koshland Professor in Jewish Culture and History at Stanford University. He is the author and editor of nine books, most recently “Stung by Life. Philip Roth. A Biography” in the Jewish Lives series at Yale University Press.

Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History
Phillip Roth: Stung by Life

]]> Steve Zipperstein talks to The Jewish Question about the Kishinev Pogrom (1903) and its resonances up to the present day. Steven J. Zipperstein is Daniel E. Koshland Professor in Jewish Culture and History at Stanford University. He is the author and editor of nine books, most recently “Stung by Life. Philip Roth. A Biography” in the Jewish Lives series at Yale University Press.

Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History
Phillip Roth: Stung by Life

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:24:44 -0400 Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA 3414 Steve Zipperstein talks to The Jewish Question about the Kishinev Pogrom (1903) and its resonances up to the present day. Steven J. Zipperstein is Daniel E. Koshland Professor in Jewish Culture and History at Stanford University. He is the author and editor of nine books, most recently “Stung by Life. Philip Roth. A Biography” in the Jewish Lives series at Yale University Press.

Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History
Phillip Roth: Stung by Life

]]> antisemitism, jewish history, jewish question, judaism, racism No Welcome to The Jewish Question 1 1 Welcome to The Jewish Question full 46fa8981-3fbb-410b-b909-645384b3f9dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa4d5a5b In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Avi Patt and Lila Berman introduce their mission to understand antisemitism by asking profound and challenging questions. They explore the importance of real inquiries over leading questions, and through personal stories, contrasting academic focuses, and differing perspectives, Avi and Lila set the stage for a podcast aimed at dissecting antisemitism with curiosity and nuance.

Website: https://studyantisemitism.nyu.edu/
Producers: Caitlyn Madara and William Pimlott
Production provided by Bivins Brothers Creative

]]> In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Avi Patt and Lila Berman introduce their mission to understand antisemitism by asking profound and challenging questions. They explore the importance of real inquiries over leading questions, and through personal stories, contrasting academic focuses, and differing perspectives, Avi and Lila set the stage for a podcast aimed at dissecting antisemitism with curiosity and nuance.

Website: https://studyantisemitism.nyu.edu/
Producers: Caitlyn Madara and William Pimlott
Production provided by Bivins Brothers Creative

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:59:08 -0400 Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA 783 In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Avi Patt and Lila Berman introduce their mission to understand antisemitism by asking profound and challenging questions. They explore the importance of real inquiries over leading questions, and through personal stories, contrasting academic focuses, and differing perspectives, Avi and Lila set the stage for a podcast aimed at dissecting antisemitism with curiosity and nuance.

Website: https://studyantisemitism.nyu.edu/
Producers: Caitlyn Madara and William Pimlott
Production provided by Bivins Brothers Creative

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