Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
President, Center for Jewish History; Prof. of History, Fairfield University; latest book: Fascism in America (co-edited with Janet Ward)
Gavriel David Rosenfeld is President of the Center for Jewish History in New York City and Professor of History at Fairfield University. His areas of academic specialization include the history of Nazi Germany, memory studies, and counterfactual history. He is an editor of The Journal of Holocaust Research and edits the blog, The Counterfactual History Review, which features news, analysis, and commentary from the world of counterfactual and alternate history. .. more
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Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Sep 10
In Hitler’s Shadow | Los Angeles Review of Books
Gavriel D. Rosenfeld reviews Alec Ryrie’s “The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It.”
lareviewofbooks.org
Here's my review of Alec Ryrie's new book, "The Age of Hitler," in today's LA Review of Books:
lareviewofbooks.org/article/in-h...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/in-h...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Jul 29
Come to the Center for Jewish History @cjewishhistory.bsky.social if you're in New York, and browse their excellent book selection - especially since they've been so very kind to add some of our #JewishStudies titles to their display, too 🤩
Thank you for the opportunity!
Thank you for the opportunity!
Come check out our new De Gruyter titles (and see Anne Frank The Exhibition while you're at it)!
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Jul 29
Come to Ruth's Bookstore to see our new De Gruyter titles -- and see Anne Frank The Exhibition while you're at it!
Reposted by Gavriel D. Rosenfeld
Come to the Center for Jewish History @cjewishhistory.bsky.social if you're in New York, and browse their excellent book selection - especially since they've been so very kind to add some of our #JewishStudies titles to their display, too 🤩
Thank you for the opportunity!
Thank you for the opportunity!
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Apr 23
On May 18th, CJH convenes its next major symposium, "The End of an Era? Jews and Elite Universities." Speakers include
David Wolpe, Paul Berman, Rebecca Kobrin, Jeff Herf, Pam Nadell, Steven Pinker, Nicholas Lemann, Deborah Lipstadt, Leon Wieseltier, and Bill Ackman.
cjh.org/end_of_an_era/
David Wolpe, Paul Berman, Rebecca Kobrin, Jeff Herf, Pam Nadell, Steven Pinker, Nicholas Lemann, Deborah Lipstadt, Leon Wieseltier, and Bill Ackman.
cjh.org/end_of_an_era/
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Feb 18
Tonight at CJH!
Come to a screening of the prizewinning short film, "The Anne Frank Gift Shop," and talkback with director Mickey Rapkin, actor Ari Graynor, historian Avinoam Patt, and writer Sloane Crosley!
7:00pm ET
programs.cjh.org/tickets/fran...
Come to a screening of the prizewinning short film, "The Anne Frank Gift Shop," and talkback with director Mickey Rapkin, actor Ari Graynor, historian Avinoam Patt, and writer Sloane Crosley!
7:00pm ET
programs.cjh.org/tickets/fran...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Bringing Anne Frank’s Secret Annex to New York, and the World
Covered windows, peeling wallpaper: For the first time outside of Amsterdam, an exhibition reconstructs Anne’s hiding place during the devastation of the Holocaust.
www.nytimes.com
Today's New York Times offers a thoughtful review of "Anne Frank The Exhibition" at CJH. Tickets are now available!
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/a...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Jan 18
Anne Frank in History and Memory
A Program Series Sponsored by the Center for Jewish History and Ancestry.com
cjh.org
CJH is happy to unveil our new program series, "Anne Frank in History and Memory," which features book talks, film screenings, and panel discussions to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Tickets are now available!
cjh.org/anne-frank-p...
cjh.org/anne-frank-p...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Jan 10
Join us for Ruth Franklin and Jonathan Rosen as we kick off CJH's programming in support of "Anne Frank The Exhibition!"
programs.cjh.org/event/anne-f...
programs.cjh.org/event/anne-f...
Yesterday, the Center for Jewish History hosted the inaugural Annual Convening of the New York State Anti-Hate in Education Center, now officially known as the Center for Civil Discourse in Education, featuring a keynote address by Governor Kathy Hochul. Trying to do our part.....
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Nov 27
A good time to remind people of this book, filled with stellar essays---contribs include @grosenfeld.bsky.social @matthewspecter.bsky.social @notoriousrsg.bsky.social @areidross.bsky.social @annaduensing.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
@cambridgeup.bsky.social
@cambridgeup.bsky.social
Thx to CUP!
Reposted by Gavriel D. Rosenfeld
A good time to remind people of this book, filled with stellar essays---contribs include @grosenfeld.bsky.social @matthewspecter.bsky.social @notoriousrsg.bsky.social @areidross.bsky.social @annaduensing.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
@cambridgeup.bsky.social
@cambridgeup.bsky.social
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Don't forget to register(at no cost) for the Posen/CJH joint venture, "Translating Jewishness" (both the symposium and exhibition), this coming Sunday at the Center for Jewish History!
programs.cjh.org/tickets/tran...
programs.cjh.org/tickets/tran...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Mar 14
FREE STUDENT TICKETS! (A $36.00 VALUE!) If you are an undergraduate or graduate student and want to attend CJH's symposium, "Reconsidering Jewish Migration," in person for free, please email Julie Kaplan at jkaplan@cjh.org
Courtesy of the Moise Y Safra Foundation. www.cjh.org/jewish_migra...
Courtesy of the Moise Y Safra Foundation. www.cjh.org/jewish_migra...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Feb 26
Announcing CJH's FOURTH grad student mixer on March 21st, from 7-9 pm! There will be wine, beer, snacks, and networking. Bonus attraction: come and meet AJS executive director Warren Hoffman! RSVP at: rsvp@cjh.org
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Jan 25
I offer some reflections on Elon Musk's Auschwitz counterfactuals in this Forward piece (as do Doris Bergen, David Myers, and Chris Browning) -- with thanks to Shira Li Bartov.
forward.com/fast-forward...
forward.com/fast-forward...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Don't forget to register for the launch of "Fascism in America" on 12/12 at CJH! Eight of the contributors will be on hand for a panel discussion. Tickets are free! And there will be a wine and cheese reception too. Livestream option available. programs.cjh.org/tickets/fasc...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Nov 22
To mark the publication of Martin Peretz’s autobiography, The Controversialist, the Center for Jewish History invites you to a conversation between Peretz and longtime New Republic literary editor, Leon Wieseltier. For registration click: programs.cjh.org/event/contro...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Nov 21
There are few topics as timely. Join us on January 28th at CJH (or remotely) for "Addressing Antisemitism: Contemporary Challenges," featuring more than 20 major scholars, journalists, and activists.
programs.cjh.org/event/addres...
programs.cjh.org/event/addres...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Oct 17
There will be a recording available soon!
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Oct 16
Yesterday's CJH/AJHS symposium, "Fighting Fascism," was a huge success. Panel 1, "What is Fascism?" featured me, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Helmut Walser Smith, and Federico Finchelstein discussing the presence of the past. Recording coming soon....
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Oct 11
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Oct 11
Interested in a FREE link to virtually attend the "Fighting Fascism" symposium this coming weekend?
Click here:
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Speakers include Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Federico Finchelstein, Helmut Walser Smith, and MANY others!
Click here:
host.nxt.blackbaud.com.
Speakers include Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Federico Finchelstein, Helmut Walser Smith, and MANY others!
New exhibit showcases Jewish roots in comic books
The exhibition will be on display for the rest of the year.
ny1.com
Check out the NY television news coverage of JewCE! This piece gives a great overview of the museum and laboratory!
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Announcing CJH's next grad student mixer! There will be wine, beer, and snacks -- AND you can see Yeshiva U. Museum's new Maimonides exhibit (guided tour at 7:00 pm)! yu.edu/golden-path
Mark this on your calendars! On 11/2, the Center for Jewish History and Brandeis University's Schusterman Center for Israel Studies are co-sponsoring a public discussion, "The Long History of Israeli Politics." Register today! programs.cjh.org/event/israel...
I just published a new essay: "The New Normalization: Coping With Crisis in Contemporary America." It examines why the concept of normalization has become ubiquitous in present-day American discourse. Enjoy -- and please circulate! link.medium.com/uS0GDZhfzDb
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Sep 28
Coming on November 2nd! The Center for Jewish History and Brandeis University's Schusterman Center for Israel Studies are co-sponsoring a public discussion, "The Long History of Israeli Politics." Register today! programs.cjh.org/event/israel...
Gavriel Rosenfeld
@grosenfeld.bsky.social
· Sep 27
According to Amazon, Fascism in America is #1 in "hot new releases in U. S. History." Who am I to argue?