I'm happy to provide a sneak preview of my forthcoming book on counterfactual history! For details see my blog post at the Counterfactual History Review. thecounterfactualhistoryreview.blogspot.com/2026/01/snea...

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...

Come check out our new De Gruyter titles (and see Anne Frank The Exhibition while you're at it)!

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!

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/

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.....

Thx to CUP!

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...

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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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...

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...

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...

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: host.nxt.blackbaud.com. Speakers include Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Federico Finchelstein, Helmut Walser Smith, and MANY others!

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...

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

More on Fascism in America -- in today's Guardian www.theguardian.com/books/2023/s...

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?

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: [email protected]

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...

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...