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)
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/
April 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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/
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...
February 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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...
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...
January 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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.....
December 6, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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.....
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...
November 12, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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...
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...
March 14, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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...
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
February 26, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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
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...
January 25, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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...
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...
November 28, 2023 at 6:38 PM
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...
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...
November 22, 2023 at 1:49 PM
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...
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...
November 21, 2023 at 9:16 PM
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...
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....
October 16, 2023 at 2:36 PM
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....
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:
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Speakers include Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Federico Finchelstein, Helmut Walser Smith, and MANY others!
October 11, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Interested in a FREE link to virtually attend the "Fighting Fascism" symposium this coming weekend?
Click here:
host.nxt.blackbaud.com.
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!
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
October 3, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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...
October 3, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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
October 2, 2023 at 11:29 AM
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
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...
September 28, 2023 at 11:07 PM
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...
According to Amazon, Fascism in America is #1 in "hot new releases in U. S. History." Who am I to argue?
September 27, 2023 at 8:28 PM
According to Amazon, Fascism in America is #1 in "hot new releases in U. S. History." Who am I to argue?
Come and connect with metro area Jewish Studies at the Center for Jewish History's THIRD grad student mixer! There will be wine, beer, and snacks, along with opportunities to see the Center’s current exhibits. RSVP at: rsvp@cjh.org
September 26, 2023 at 4:10 PM
Come and connect with metro area Jewish Studies at the Center for Jewish History's THIRD grad student mixer! There will be wine, beer, and snacks, along with opportunities to see the Center’s current exhibits. RSVP at: rsvp@cjh.org
Ticket sales continue to be strong for our upcoming CJH/AJHS "Fighting Fascism" symposium on October 15th in NYC. Don't get left out -- register today for in-person or virtual attendance! ajhs.org/events/fight...
September 26, 2023 at 1:55 PM
Ticket sales continue to be strong for our upcoming CJH/AJHS "Fighting Fascism" symposium on October 15th in NYC. Don't get left out -- register today for in-person or virtual attendance! ajhs.org/events/fight...
Check out the interview that Janet Ward and I did with Samantha Goldman on the RefuseFascism podcast!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
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September 26, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Check out the interview that Janet Ward and I did with Samantha Goldman on the RefuseFascism podcast!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Happy to have our new book in hand!
September 19, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Happy to have our new book in hand!
On October 15th, "Fighting Fascism" at the Center for Jewish History gathers twenty noted scholars to discuss past and present responses to rightwing extremism. Register today (for in-person or virtual attendance)!!!
ajhs.org/events/fight...
ajhs.org/events/fight...
September 14, 2023 at 12:54 PM
On October 15th, "Fighting Fascism" at the Center for Jewish History gathers twenty noted scholars to discuss past and present responses to rightwing extremism. Register today (for in-person or virtual attendance)!!!
ajhs.org/events/fight...
ajhs.org/events/fight...