Call For Papers
Special Issue of the Journal of Contemporary Antisemitism
Title: Antisemitism Two Years After 10/7
Submission Deadline: August 4, 2025
Expedited Review: Authors will receive a decision within three weeks of submission
On October 7, 2023, Hamas’s unprecedented and brutal terrorist attack on Israel shocked the world and triggered an extraordinary wave of global responses—including some of the most visible and virulent expressions of antisemitism in recent memory. Two years on, scholars, policymakers, and communities continue to grapple with the complex and often volatile relationship between anti-Israel sentiment, anti-Zionism, and contemporary antisemitism.
This special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Antisemitism seeks original research and scholarly reflections that critically examine the social, political, ideological, and institutional implications of 10/7 and its aftermath.
We welcome both full-length articles and shorter research notes that provide empirical or theoretical insight into any of the following (or related) topics:
Comparative analyses of antisemitic rhetoric before and after 10/7
Anti-Zionism and its overlaps with or distinctions from antisemitism
The proliferation of antisemitic conspiracy theories in response to events in Israel
Antisemitism within pro-Palestinian activism and its reception across political ideologies
Media, academic, or cultural responses that have normalized or amplified antisemitic narratives
The role of universities, NGOs, or governments in responding to post-10/7 antisemitism
Surveys, experimental research, or case studies documenting changing public attitudes
Historical parallels that illuminate current manifestations of anti-Israel or antisemitic animus
Jewish communal responses and the evolving discourse of Jewish safety, solidarity, and visibility
We especially encourage submissions from interdisciplinary and international scholars whose work advances understanding of the global dimensions of antisemitism in a post-10/7 world.
Submission Guidelines:
Deadline for all submissions: August 4, 2025
Manuscripts should be submitted to the Journal of Contemporary Antisemitism at jca@academicstudiespress.com. Please copy Jennifer Wilson at jwilson@student.gratz.edu and Ella Nayor at enayor@student.gratz.edu and title your email: Special JCA/Gratz Issue.
All submissions will receive peer-reviewed decisions within three weeks
Full articles: 6,000–8,000 words; Research notes: up to 3,000 words
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For questions or pre-submission inquiries, please contact the Guest Editor, Professor Ayal Feinberg at afeinberg@gratz.edu
The Journal of Contemporary Antisemitism is the leading scholarly outlet for critical analysis of antisemitism across political, cultural, and institutional contexts. We are committed to rigorous, fast, and fair peer review, especially at this moment of urgent scholarly and public need.
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