Yale Welcomes First Scholar-in-Residence for Antisemitism Study

Magda Teter, a leading expert on antisemitism, will host events at Yale this semester.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Magda Teter, a professor of history at Fordham University and a renowned scholar of antisemitism, has been named the inaugural Scholar-in-Residence of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (YPSA). During the spring semester, Teter will host five events that aim to engage both the Yale community and the general public in dialogue on the history of antisemitism, its spread today, and challenges facing the field of antisemitism studies.

Why it matters

Teter's appointment marks the beginning of a program that YPSA plans to repeat in the coming years, providing a platform for leading experts to share their insights on the complex and pressing issue of antisemitism. As antisemitism continues to resurface globally, this initiative aims to foster greater understanding and dialogue around this critical topic.

The details

As the Shvidler Chair in Judaic Studies and Co-Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham, Teter has used her expertise to illuminate Jewish history for scholars and the public. Her first event, a public lecture on February 11th, will explore ways to consider antizionism and its relationship to antisemitism within the context of religious conceptions about Judaism.

  • Teter was recently named the inaugural Scholar-in-Residence of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (YPSA).
  • Teter will host five events during the spring semester.
  • Teter's first event, a public lecture, will take place on February 11th.

The players

Magda Teter

A leading scholar of antisemitism and professor of history at Fordham University, who was recently named the inaugural Scholar-in-Residence of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (YPSA).

Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (YPSA)

A program at Yale University that aims to engage both the Yale community and the general public in dialogue on the history of antisemitism, its spread today, and challenges facing the field of antisemitism studies.

Linda Maizels

The managing director of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (YPSA).

Sarit Kattan Gribetz

An associate professor of religious studies and Jewish studies in Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, who praised Teter's outstanding teaching and scholarship.

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What they’re saying

“I am looking forward to exploring these complex issues with different audiences, especially now when we see both the resurgence of antisemitism and its politicization.”

— Magda Teter, Professor of History, Fordham University (Mirage News)

“We feel especially fortunate to have a scholar of Professor Teter's caliber as our inaugural speaker.”

— Linda Maizels, Managing Director, Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism (Mirage News)

“[Teter] thinks creatively about pedagogy. [She] is an outstanding teacher and scholar. We are honored to have the opportunity to learn from her this semester.”

— Sarit Kattan Gribetz, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, Yale University (Mirage News)

What’s next

Dates and locations for Teter's five events during the spring semester are available on the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism's website. Free copies of her books will be distributed to student attendees.

The takeaway

Teter's appointment as the inaugural Scholar-in-Residence at Yale's Program for the Study of Antisemitism represents a significant step in the university's efforts to address the resurgence of antisemitism and foster greater understanding of this complex issue through the lens of leading experts in the field.