Lecture: While anti-Jewish hatred is very old, the term antisemitism is relatively new. What are its origins, how does it differ from traditional anti-Judaism, and why does it matter for the modern political discourse?

Bio: Dr. Michael Brenner is Distinguished Professor of History and Seymour and Lillian Abensohn Chair in Israel Studies at American University. He also holds the chair of Jewish …more

In her most personal book yet, Joan
Nathan, the best-selling and award-winning
authority on global Jewish cuisine, tells her
personal journey through recipes from
family history to the discovery of food from
all over the world. In conversation with CIS
Director Michael Brenner, Joan Nathan will
reveal a treasury of recipes and stories. Co-sponsored by the Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel …more

Princeton University Professor Jonathan Gribetz will give the annual Sonenshine Lecture on the subject of his new book, "Reading Herzl in Beirut."