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Roots of Antisemitism and Its Contemporary Resurgence
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Dive into the uneasy questions of antisemitism in politics with the editors and contributors of Looking for an Enemy: 8 Essays on Antisemitism. From medieval accusations that Jews murder Christians for their blood to the modern-day conspiracy theories animating present-day political discourse, it’s clear that the belief that Jews are plotting against society never dies—it […]
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The Shtetl: A Jewish Universe
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Shtetl – a market town located in the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and later the Russian Pale of Settlement. Usually small and self-contained, for centuries Shtetls were vibrant centers of Jewish life and tradition. These simple definitions do not explain the importance and the influence of the Shtetl on the Jewish life and culture. […]
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