Original event description below:

The Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan 2023 Melave Malka series continues. Prof. Zvi Gitelman, Professor Emeritus of Judaic Studies and Political Science, will discuss his in-progress book, a textbook on modern Ukrainian Jewish history intended for use in Ukrainian higher educational institutions. Russia’s attack on Ukraine has evoked much sympathy for Ukrainians, including by Jews. Yet, for 400 years there has been great tension between Ukrainians and Jews, including massive pogroms in 1918-21 and some Ukrainians’ collaboration with the Nazis in World War Two. This makes the task of writing a textbook for Ukrainian higher educational institutions an exercise in the politics of history. How does one approach such a politicized, controversial enterprise?

This event is free and open to the public.  Pre-registration is not required but is requested so that we can have an approximate idea of how many people to expect.

Event Timing: March 4, 2023, 8:00 PM.