Discover Lisa Silverman's Insightful Book Presentation: The Postwar Antisemite and Holocaust Aftermath Culture

This event features a presentation of Lisa Silverman's book, "The Postwar Antisemite: Culture and Complicity after the Holocaust." The book examines how the figure of the antisemite was constructed in post-war culture to allow for the perpetuation of anti-Jewish biases while distancing from explicit antisemitism.

This event centers on the book "The Postwar Antisemite: Culture and Complicity after the Holocaust" by Lisa Silverman. The book explores how, in the post-World War II era, the constructed figure of the antisemite served as a cultural tool. This allowed individuals and societies in places like Austria and Germany to distance themselves from overt antisemitism and redefine their identities, even as anti-Jewish biases persisted. Silverman, a Professor of History and Jewish Studies, examines how these biases endured through narratives in trials, films, and literature, often before the full moral weight of Nazi persecution was widely acknowledged in popular culture. The presentation will include commentaries from Éva Kovács (VWI) and Michael L. Miller (CEU).

Registration is required for this event. Interested participants can register via the provided link to the Jewish Museum Vienna. By participating, attendees agree to the publication of photos, video, and audio recordings made during the event. This event is held in cooperation with the Jewish Museum Vienna and CEU.