Marc Schulman

Having divided the last 47 years between Israel and the US, Marc serves as Newsweek columnist in Tel Aviv, speaking about politics, history, the military, economy, and society.

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Since 1975, Marc Schulman has divided his time between Israel and the US. A Tel Aviv-based columnist for Newsweek for the last nine years and a frequent TV commentator, he is also an Apple developer and editor of historycentral.com. His areas of expertise include the Israeli economy, politics, military, history, and Israel American relations, as well as Jewish voting patterns in the US.

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Antisemitism in America: A Historical Perspective

While the US is often seen as unique with no tradition of antisemitism, discrimination against Jews has long been a part of its history. Restrictive immigration and Ivy League quotas are some examples. Post-WWII, antisemitism declined, and Jews appeared fully integrated, making the recent resurgence of antisemitism from both political sides perplexing and concerning.

America and Israel: a Historic Perspective and a Look Forward

The US played a key role in Israel's establishment. Relations were strained under Eisenhower but improved with Kennedy's support. After the Six-Day War, the U.S. became Israel's main arms supplier, providing significant military assistance despite occasional policy disagreements. The Gaza War showed unwavering U.S. support, but policy divergences hint at challenges in this complex relationship.

Israel in the 21st Century

Before October 7th, 2023, this lecture would have focused on Israel's high-tech economy, societal divides, and judicial reform. Now, I will discuss how complacency emerged from a belief in strength, defense, and the notion that antisemitism was a thing of the past. From the Rabin Assassination to the Gaza War, the lecture aims to contextualize and understand the larger themes of the century.

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Thank you for a wonderful, insightful presentation given with positive energy, humor and receptiveness your audience. All the best from.myself and everyone there.
— Jean Simon, VP, AACI Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv

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Books

Israel's 2014 Gaza War

A View From Tel Aviv

2015

MultiEducator Incorporated Press

History of American Presidential Elections

From George Washington to D...

2019

MultiEducator Incorporated Press

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