Antisemitism, An American Tradition | Book Launch & Conversation with Pam Nadell and Dan Tadmor

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Antisemitism is not an aberration in American history—it’s a thread woven through it. In her urgent and sweeping new book, Antisemitism, an American Tradition, acclaimed historian Pamela Nadell traces nearly four centuries of anti-Jewish prejudice on American soil, from Peter Stuyvesant’s attempt to expel Jews in 1654 to modern-day acts of deadly violence and hate. Yet her story is also one of resilience—of communities organizing, resisting, and affirming their place in American life.

Join us for a timely and eye-opening conversation between Nadell and Weitzman Museum CEO Dan Tadmor, exploring how antisemitism in the United States has endured, evolved, and been met with fierce and creative resistance. As incidents of antisemitism rise across the country, this event offers a vital opportunity to ground our understanding in the long arc of American history—and to consider what comes next. 

Co-produced by The Weitzman and the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at The University of Pennsylvania. We gratefully acknowledge the support from the Klatt Family, the Harry Stern Family Foundation, and the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation for all of Katz Center public programs.

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