Why have Jews been the target of history’s most persistent and universal hatred? Why does the very word "Jew" evoke such powerful and often negative reactions? What does it mean to be Jewish in 2025?  Join renowned scholar and bestselling author Rabbi Joseph Telushkin for an eye-opening exploration of these questions.

 

From ancient animosity to the horrors of the Holocaust to the modern-day rise in anti-Zionism and antisemitism, Rabbi Telushkin examines how and why these patterns persist—and what they reveal about the world and about Jewish identity. He will also explore the complex relationship between the United States and Israel in the eyes of antisemites, the disturbing trends on university campuses, and the replication of dangerous ideologies in our time.

Yet this conversation is not only about hatred—it is also about strength, survival, and purpose. Against all odds, the Jewish people have not only endured but enriched the world with enduring values, moral clarity, and a vision of justice.

 

Join us for a powerful evening that sheds light on a painful history, while affirming the resilience of the Jewish people and the hope that knowledge, understanding, and courage can overcome even the most deeply rooted prejudice.