The Harold and Jean Grossman Director's Symposium: 'Neighbors and Strangers: New Insights into the History of Black-Jewish Relations'

The Harold and Jean Grossman Director's Symposium explores the complex history of Black-Jewish relations through new scholarship and dialogue. Keynote speaker Gil Ribak will discuss his new book, “Crude Creatures: Confronting Representations of Black People in Yiddish Culture” (NYU Press, 2025). His presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Berger, Randolph, Weinfeld and Ribak, examining the symposium theme, “Neighbors and Strangers: New Insights into the History of Black-Jewish Relations.”

Panel Discussion: 

• LaNitra Berger (George Mason University)
• Devin Randolf (University of South Carolina)
• Gil Ribak (University of Arizona)
• David Weinfeld (Rowan University)