Since the turn of the century, we have been talking about “the new antisemitism”, but since October 7 it has intensified and grown. Although we might call it “new”, the antisemitism we are experiencing has many features with long roots in history. In order to understand the newer elements, we must first identify the old. In this lecture, Dr Robert Rozett from Yad Vashem will explore the historical context to 21st century antisemitism, and provide necessary background to a deeper understanding of recent events.
Dr. Robert Rozett is Senior Historian Emeritus in the International Institute for Holocaust Research at Yad Vashem. He has been with Yad Vashem for over four decades and most saliently, served as Director of the Libraries for 25 years before entering the Research Institute. He has published books and articles about the Holocaust in Hungary, liberation and issues of holocaust distortion, among others. He has served as an adjunct at Yeshiva University, a member of Israel’s delegation to IHRA and is past Chair of the Academic Working Group in IHRA. He served as the historical consultant for the Echoes and Reflections educational program, and remains very involved in issues regarding contemporary antisemitism, on which he frequently lectures around the world. Dr Rozett is visiting Australia through the Mandelbaum Fellowship program.
