The Jewish Question

Podcast by Avinoam Patt, Lila Berman, & NYUCSA

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Personal stories & conversations

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About 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.

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6 episodes

The Power of a Word with Mark Mazower

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.

22 Jan 2026 - 53 min

Antisemitism and the Law with James Loeffler

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.

22 Jan 2026 - 1 h 1 min

Antisemitism, An American Tradition: A conversation with Professor Pamela Nadell

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.

14 Jan 2026 - 48 min

Exploring Antisemitism's Roots with Magda Teter

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.

7 Nov 2025 - 56 min

Kishinev and its Legacies with Steve Zipperstein

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 [https://history.stanford.edu/publications/pogrom-kishinev-and-tilt-history] Phillip Roth: Stung by Life [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300251555/philip-roth/]

10 Oct 2025 - 56 min

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