'The Empty Stomach of Germany': Fighting Fascism in Europe

"The Empty Stomach of Germany": Fighting Fascism in Europe
Second panel of Fighting Fascism: A Symposium on Jewish Responses From the Interwar Period to the Present Day, co-hosted by the American Jewish Historical Society and the Center for Jewish History. Generously sponsored by Leonard L. Milberg with additional support from The Achelis & Bodman Foundation.
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“I do not enjoy Herr Hitler’s acquaintance,” said Albert Einstein in response to questions about the Nazi leader’s sudden rise to political prominence in 1930. “He is living on the empty stomach of Germany. As soon as conditions improve, “ Einstein posited, “he will no longer be important.” These words would come back to haunt Einstein as Nazism, fascism, and other rightwing movements spread across Europe. Panelists will discuss how European Jews initially responded to these movements and examine how those responses evolved as Europe descended into war in 1939.
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Panelists:
Michael Brenner, American University
Shira Klein, Chapman University
Kenneth Moss, University of Chicago
Moderator: Jeffrey Veidlinger, University of Michigan