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Alan Levenson
Philosemitism and Antisemitism In Germany 1871-1932



The ‘Tree of Life’ synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh confirmed what had long been feared: antisemitism in America, never dead, has been emboldened by rough politics and rougher rhetoric. But another phenomenon was also revealed: Americans of all backgrounds came to together in numerous vigils and commemorations to express their support – dare we say affection, for American Jews? That dualism, between pervasive antisemitism and oppositional philosemitism has been part of many modern nations – even in Germany, at least until the Nazis declared Jew-friendliness (Judenfreundlichkei) a crime. Explore this phenomenon with Prof. Levenson, author of Between Philosemitism and Antisemitism (Lincoln: University of Nebraska, 2004/2013).

Alan Levenson (BA/MA Brown University, Ph.D. Ohio State University), holds the Schusterman/Josey Chair of Jewish History at the University of Oklahoma and serves as Director of the Schusterman Center for Judaic & Israel Studies. Alan taught history, thought and Bible at Siegal College before coming to the University of Oklahoma.

Prof. Levenson has published six books on Jewish subjects:
1. An Introduction to Modern Jewish Thinkers: An Introduction (Jason Aronson, 2000; 2nd edition with Rowman & Littlefield, 2006);
2. Between Philosemitism and Antisemitism: German Defenses of Jews and Judaism (University of Nebraska Press, 2004/pbk 2013);
3. The Story of Joseph: A Jewish Journey of Interpretation (William & Mary, 2006);
4.The Making of the Modern Jewish Bible (Rowman & Littlefield, 2011);
5. Joseph: Portraits Through the Ages (JPS /University of Nebraska);
6. General Editor, The Wiley-Blackwell History of Jews and Judaism (2012).
Prof. Levenson regularly teaches “Judaism,” “Genesis Through Jewish Eyes”
and “The Bible Since the Enlightenment.”

Prof. Levenson has served as Lubell Distinguished Professor at the University of Tulsa, the Bronfman Distinguished Visiting Professor at the College of William & Mary and the Spector Distinguished Professor at Case Western Reserve University. He has presented talks to academic and popular audiences in the United States, Germany and Israel. He has also won numerous fellowships including an ACLS, NEH, DAAD, and Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture.

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