The Weitzman had a robust start to the fall season and continues this momentum with two timely, critically‑acclaimed book events — both reviewed in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. From the deep roots of antisemitism in America to the hidden forces of global economic warfare, these conversations embody our mission: to discover and connect the Jewish American story through scholarship and dialogue.
Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm
Antisemitism, An American Tradition | Book Launch & Conversation with Pam Nadell and Weitzman CEO Dan Tadmor
Live at The Weitzman and Livestream*
Go beyond the headlines with Weitzman CEO Dan Tadmor and acclaimed historian Pamela Nadell, who upends the assumption that antisemitism in America is new or imported. From the first Jewish settlers in 1654 onward, American Jews confronted prejudice. Learn how they fought bias for three centuries, built thriving communities, advanced justice, and left a lasting mark on the nation. Learn more.
$40 Program & Signed Book
$30 Program Only
$20 Members – Program Only
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*Preorder your signed copy of Antisemitism, An American Tradition from the Museum Store and enjoy exclusive access to the livestream!
Produced by The Weitzman in partnership with the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advance Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania with support from the Goldhirsh-Yellin Initiative
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Thursday, December 11 at 7 pm
Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare Book Launch & Conversation with Author Eddie Fishman and MSNBC’s Ali Velshi
Live at The Weitzman and Livestream*
Explore the hidden levers of global power with Eddie Fishman, who reveals how the U.S. turns financial systems, trade networks, and technology into strategic tools. Join the conversation with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi and learn how these “chokepoints” shape international relations, offering both leverage and risk in the 21st century.
Learn more.
$40 Program & Signed Book
$30 Program Only
$20 Members – Program Only
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*Preorder your signed copy of Chokepoints from the Museum Store and enjoy exclusive access to the livestream!
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