Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

History:

19th Century CE 

Collections: R' Torczyner Leading Anti-Semites

Description

Begins with a discussion of what Salo Baron called "the lachrymose theory of Jewish history". Continues to discuss Fyodor Dostoevsky's anti-Semitic writings earlier and later in his career, why he shifted in his focus, and how some have apologized for him. Concludes with a brief note on using the cultural product of people who have demonstrated hatred for Jews. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.