“Misunderstanding of the present is the inevitable consequence of ignorance of the past.” —Marc Bloch
We live in an era of perplexity that is full of historical change. How can we mine the past to comprehend our present moment better?
History Matters will bring prominent historians to the Center for Jewish History to reflect on the complex connections between the past and present. In putting historical scholarship into dialogue with present-day concerns, this series will highlight the importance of history—and especially Jewish history—in public discourse.
Join us for HISTORY MATTERS, an exciting new series, at the Center for Jewish History, where the past comes alive!
VIDEO ARCHIVE
May 16
PROFESSOR Jonathan Sarna
(Brandeis University)
Aptil 26
PROFESSOR Ruth Wisse
(Harvard University)
March 27
PROFESSOR TODD GITLIN
(Columbia University)
February 20
PROFESSOR JAN GROSS
(Princeton University)
January 30
PROFESSOR DEBORAH LIPSTADT
(Emory University)
History Matters is made possible by the generous support of Dina and Jonathan Leader.
