Hate in America: Unpacking the Roots of Antisemitism
Steven Windmueller, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Studies
Dr. Windmueller examines the place of antisemitism within America’s 250‑year history in his latest blog for “The Times of Israel,” tracing how discriminatory ideas and practices have been embedded alongside the nation’s democratic development. He outlines a brief timeline survey to understand the roots, patterns, and scope of hate in America showing recurring antisemitic themes—such as conspiracy, dual loyalty, and economic scapegoating. Understanding this history, he says, is essential to grasping why today’s surge feels different, deeper, and more dangerous.