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Harvard Divinity School
Judeopessimism: Antisemitism, History, and Critical Race Theory with Shaul Magid
Apr 14, 2023
Shaul Magid, an expert in Jewish Studies and antisemitism research, discusses how to theorize antisemitism through engagement with theories of anti-Blackness, particularly Afropessimism. Topics include the history and perception of antisemitism, the intersection of antisemitism and critical race theory, comparing the Holocaust and the slave trade, exploring different perspectives on antisemitism, the implications of Jewish whiteness, the complex relationship between Zionism and antisemitism, and reflections on Black Lives Matter and landlessness.
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- Anti-Semitism has historically been viewed as an inevitable and necessary part of Jewish history.
- Jewish conceptions of anti-Semitism have been shaped by theological teachings and historical perspectives.
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Judeo-Pessimism and the Perception of Anti-Semitism
In this podcast episode, Professor Shawul Magid explores the concept of Judeo-Pessimism and its connection to the perception of anti-Semitism. He discusses how Jewish discussions about anti-Semitism have historically presumed its existence prior to its formal coining in the mid-19th century. Magid traces the theological roots of anti-Semitism in Jewish thought, emphasizing the notion that anti-Semitism has been viewed as an inevitable and even necessary part of Jewish history. He suggests that the Jewish discourse on anti-Semitism often combines historical and structural perspectives while also hinting at an ontological understanding of anti-Semitism as a perennial phenomena. By drawing comparisons to Afro-Pessimism and critical race theory, Magid proposes a potential framework for a critical Jewish theory that can examine and analyze the nature of Jewish discussions on anti-Semitism.
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