Last week there was some discussion on this listserv about A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism by Phyllis Goldstein, published by Facing History and Ourselves. Since I work for Facing History, I?d like to provide a little more information.
A Convenient Hatred traces the history of antisemitism from the first recorded incident in 586 BCE to the contemporary world. It reveals the ways the stereotypes and myths that lie at the heart of this particular hatred have evolved and why those lies persist despite heroic efforts to counter them. The book also reveals the power of words and the role that leaders (political, religious, economic, and social) play in keeping antisemitism and other hatreds alive. It has been well received by Publishers Weekly, the New York Journal of Books, and The Daily Beast. For more than 35 years, Facing History and Ourselves has been connecting the past to the moral and ethical issues of our time by exploring histories that raise profound questions about the nature of evil, the power of stereotypes, and the importance of prevention. Holocaust education is central to our work. Our key resource book, Facing History and Ourselves: Holocaust and Human Behavior, leads students from exploration of their own identities to contemplation of what makes someone the ?other? in society to investigating the forces that undermined democracy in Germany and ultimately led to the Holocaust. Continuing to questions of judgment and the legacy of the Holocaust, students consider how their decisions can make a positive difference in their community, their nation, and the world. A nonprofit organization that combats antisemitism, racism, and other forms for bigotry through education, Facing History helps individuals of diverse backgrounds make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives. A Convenient Hatred is available though Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Eva Radding Librarian Facing History and Ourselves 16 Hurd Road Brookline, MA 02445 617-735-1680 www.facinghistory.org This email and any information attached to it may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or dissemination of the information is prohibited. Please notify the sender that you received the email in error and delete any record of this message.
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