{"id":1048,"date":"2025-08-18T11:43:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compercenter.haifa.ac.il\/?p=1048"},"modified":"2026-03-01T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T10:59:25","slug":"israel-in-its-own-image-january-2025-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/compercenter.haifa.ac.il\/?p=1048","title":{"rendered":"CONTEMPORARY ANTISEMITISM HAIFA 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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CONTEMPORARY ANTISEMITISM HAIFA 2026<\/strong><\/p>

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE: BERNARD-HENRI L\u00c9VY, DEBORAH LIPSTADT, KARIN ST\u00d6GNER<\/strong><\/div>
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DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31<\/strong><\/div>
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Contemporary Antisemitism<\/strong> is the largest, now-annual academic conference on contemporary antisemitism, with Contemporary Antisemitism Haifa 2026<\/strong> to take place on March 15-17, 2026, at the University of Haifa.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div>
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With nearly 200 proposals already submitted, we are pleased to announce that the keynote speakers for the conference will include philosopher Bernard-Henri L\u00e9vy, Ambassador (ret.) Prof. Deborah Lipstadt, Prof. Karin St\u00f6gner and others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>
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We are accepting submissions for the conference until December 31, see below.<\/div>
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The conference will be co-hosted by the Elizabeth and Tony Comper Center for the Study of Antisemitism and Racism at the University of Haifa, the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, and the Center for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights at Gratz College and the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism at Indiana University. The 2026 conference builds on Contemporary Antisemitism London 2025<\/strong>. Looking ahead, Contemporary Antisemitism Philadelphia 2027<\/strong> will be hosted by Gratz College and co-sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism at Indiana University.<\/div>
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These conferences aim to foster a global community of antisemitism scholars, providing a platform for rigorous research, open discussion, and meaningful academic engagement. Our goal is to create an intellectual haven amid an increasingly constrained academic environment. The conference and network will offer a space for open, critical, and respectful dialogue on antisemitism, including within the academy itself, as well as on topics such as Zionism and Israel which are related to antisemitism. We welcome all perspectives, provided they are presented in a scholarly manner.<\/div>
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Contemporary Antisemitism Haifa 2026 will also feature a day dedicated to subject-specific tracks (to be announced soon) which will allow participants to delve more deeply into areas of their interest and work, and to help coalesce a network of subject-specific scholars as well as tours and experiences in the city of Haifa, that highlight and engage with its local diversity.<\/div>
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CALL FOR PAPERS \u2013 SUMBISSION DEADLINE DECEMBER 31<\/strong><\/div>
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We invite submissions to Contemporary Antisemitism Haifa 2026<\/strong> on all aspects of contemporary antisemitism in the post-Holocaust era, broadly defined. Papers may engage with its political, cultural, social, theological and technological dimensions, within the global or local context, drawing from a wide range of disciplines and methodologies. Historical research will be considered where it informs contemporary phenomena and debates.\u00a0<\/div>
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The following list outlines suitable thematic areas, though it is not exhaustive:<\/div>
\u25cf Defining Antisemitism in Contemporary Discourse<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism in the Academy<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, Israel\u00a0<\/div>
\u25cf Populism, Conspiracy, and Right-Wing Antisemitism<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism, Liberalism, Progressivism and Democracy<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism, Race and Gender<\/div>
\u25cf Education and Antisemitism\u00a0<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism and Technology – Social Networks, Data and AI\u00a0<\/div>
\u25cf Quantitative Research on Antisemitism<\/div>
\u25cf Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Contemporary Contexts<\/div>
\u25cf Post-colonialism and Antisemitism<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism: Theory and Methodology<\/div>
\u25cf Global Aspects of Contemporary Antisemitism\u00a0<\/div>
\u25cf Antisemitism, Theology and Faith Communities<\/div>
\u25cf Jewish Responses to Antisemitism<\/div>
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Please submit a 300-word abstract for a paper and a short bio on the conference registration website here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/div>
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This conference follows standard academic norms and practices. We welcome submissions from academics and qualified field experts; we also welcome graduate students and young scholars to apply.\u00a0<\/div>
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Graduate students or non-tenured scholars who do not receive institutional support, may request financial assistance by filling out this form<\/a>.<\/div>
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All abstracts will be reviewed by the academic committee to ensure they meet academic standards. There will be opportunities for selected papers to be developed for publication in academic volumes or peer-reviewed journals.<\/div>
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For further information, email us at haifa26@contemporaryantisemitism.com<\/a><\/div>
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Deadlines\/ Fees<\/strong>: December 31, 2025 for abstracts, February 1, 2026 for registration; fee USD 220 (regular fee) \/USD 110 (concessionary).<\/div>
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Registration for academics and field experts who will not be presenting at the conference will open in January. Please check the Comper Center website for updates.<\/strong><\/div>
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