How Antisemitism Grows: Lessons from Boston’s 1930s Nazi Movement
January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
ACJ New England
How Antisemitism Grows: Lessons from Boston’s 1930s Nazi Movement
The history of Nazis in Boston, their relationship to Christian groups, and parallels to extremism and Antisemitism today.
In conversation with Dr. Charles Gallagher, S.J., Author of the acclaimed Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front
The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at Boston University and American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England are pleased to present Dr. Charles Gallagher, S.J., author of the acclaimed book “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front,” for a talk about the rise of the Nazi movement in Boston and New York before, during, and after the Second World War.
In an era where extremism is again finding a home in American political life, Gallagher’s work on this little-known history, as well as his current research, speaks to the challenges of our times and reminds us that dangerous extremism can happen anywhere.
Followed by a panel discussion exploring the connections between our past and growing antisemitism and extremism today.
About Dr. Charles R. Gallagher, S.J.
Dr. Gallagher is an Assistant Professor of History at Boston College and the author of several acclaimed books. Among these is his book Nazis of Copley Square, which has garnered widespread praise for having “vividly brought to life a little known, largely shameful, and eminently intriguing episode of American history.” In an era where extremism is again finding a home in American political life, Gallagher’s retelling of this long forgotten history speaks to the challenges of our time and reminds us that it can happen anywhere.
This International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration is made possible with support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), as well as supporters like you.
This event will also be live-streamed; please select the live-stream option if you are joining virtually when registering.
Security
Please note: Every (in person) attendee must provide their Legal First and Last Names, as well as the City and State on their Government Issued IDs (or issuing country for a passport). Your ID will be your ticket for the event.
Weapons, large bags, and political signage will not be allowed at this event. All bags are subject to search.
This program is made possible with funding from Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), as well as supporters like you.