The Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (YPSA) seeks to bring the resources of Yale University and its faculty to bear on the pernicious problem of antisemitism, which historian Robert Wistrich called “the longest hatred.” The program, housed at the Whitney Humanities Center, invites scholars from across the University — including sociology, political science, law, history, literature, art history, philosophy, religious studies, and psychology — to analyze antisemitism in an atmosphere of interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly inquiry. YPSA focuses on both past and present forms of antisemitism. It promotes the study of the perception of Jews, both positive and negative, in various societies and historical moments; the program also encourages the study of antisemitism as a singular phenomenon as well as comparisons with other forms of discrimination and racism.
YPSA has a robust schedule of programming, including lectures by leading scholars, both from Yale and other institutions, and an annual conference focused on a specific theme. All YPSA events are open to both the scholarly community and the public. Many of these programs were recorded and can be found on YouTube.
YPSA has always focused on stimulating new research of the highest caliber by making research grants available to Yale faculty and students. Additionally, YPSA seeks to foster the study of antisemitism across the curriculum by regularly hosting visiting faculty and supporting postdoctoral candidates to further their research.