In the Middle Ages, Jews were hated for their religion. In the 20th century, they were hated because of their race.

Today, Jake Wallis Simons argues in his new book of the same name, antisemitism has morphed into something both ancient and modern: Israelophobia. But how did this transformation occur? And why?

Called “excellent and fearless” by Howard Jacobson, “trenchant and original” by Daniel Finkelstein and an “important and necessary book” by Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Jewish Chronicle editor clarifies the line between criticism and bigotry, charting the history from Nazi Germany via the Kremlin to the present day. He joins us to discuss the newest version of the oldest hatred, in conversation with author and The Oldie Magazine editor Harry Mount

An event from Jewish Book Week 2024