The Seven Deadly Myths
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In 2019, a young man carried out a deadly shooting in a synagogue in San Diego to avenge a notorious blood libel case from 15th century Europe. In 2018, Robert Bowers murdered 11 elderly worshippers in Pittsburgh, claiming inspiration from the Gospel of John. The musician, Kanye West conducted a weeks long media campaign seen by millions, accusing Jews of controlling Presidents, corrupting Christian values and enslaving Black entertainers. In Paris, a Jewish phone salesman who lived in public housing was brutally murdered by a gang whose ringleader ordered the abduction and extortion of a Jewish victim because “Jews are loaded with money.” Where do these beliefs come from? Why are they still prevalent today? The 7 Deadly Myths traces antisemitism from its earliest origins to the present day and uncovers the dangerous conspiracy theories that lead people and nations to diabolical acts. A ground-breaking work that finally answers the questions of how antisemitism takes hold, how it is transmitted and how it can be stopped.
“A smart, concise and very up-to-date guide to the world’s oldest hatred.”
— David Baddiel, author of Jews Don’t Count
“With clarity and penetrating insight, Alex Ryvchin unravels the mystery of anti-Semitism. By shifting emphasis from the ‘why’ of this puzzling and dangerous phenomenon to the ‘how’ of the mechanics of its transmission, Ryvchin points to the possibility of actually confronting and defusing it. This highly intelligent and well-written work should be on the mandatory reading list of anyone seeking to understand the age-old phenomenon of anti-Semitism, but moreso, of anyone concerned with the ethical fate of the human race.”
- His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel
“In succinct, well-informed, and lucidly composed chapters, Alex Ryvchin focuses on seven of the most persistent and deadly myths that fuel such animosity. Readers interested in a brief but illuminating explanation of many of the causative factors behind antisemitism will benefit from Mr. Ryvchin’s vividly-drawn presentation of age-old anti-Jewish stereotypes. For all of their irrationality, they hang on threateningly to this day.”
— Alvin H. Rosenfeld, Professor of English and Jewish Studies and Irving M. Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies, Indiana University
“Alex Ryvchin has made a significant contribution to the field of antisemitism studies. In a very readable narrative, he uses seven of the most powerful stereotypes about Jews to encompass the history of Jew hatred and in doing so lends perspective to what’s happening now. At this moment in history when antisemitism has found new life around the world, this is a timely and important work.”
— Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director
“Carefully researched and graphically expressed, Alex Ryvchin's The 7 Deadly Sins systematically demolishes those anti-Semitic tropes, deeply embedded in Western culture, that are once again surfacing with potentially deadly implications. A trenchant warning of the sort that was all too easily ignored in Germany in 1933.”
— Victor Lieberman, Raoul Wallenberg Distinguished University Professor of History, University of Michigan
Order your signed copy now
In 2019, a young man carried out a deadly shooting in a synagogue in San Diego to avenge a notorious blood libel case from 15th century Europe. In 2018, Robert Bowers murdered 11 elderly worshippers in Pittsburgh, claiming inspiration from the Gospel of John. The musician, Kanye West conducted a weeks long media campaign seen by millions, accusing Jews of controlling Presidents, corrupting Christian values and enslaving Black entertainers. In Paris, a Jewish phone salesman who lived in public housing was brutally murdered by a gang whose ringleader ordered the abduction and extortion of a Jewish victim because “Jews are loaded with money.” Where do these beliefs come from? Why are they still prevalent today? The 7 Deadly Myths traces antisemitism from its earliest origins to the present day and uncovers the dangerous conspiracy theories that lead people and nations to diabolical acts. A ground-breaking work that finally answers the questions of how antisemitism takes hold, how it is transmitted and how it can be stopped.
“A smart, concise and very up-to-date guide to the world’s oldest hatred.”
— David Baddiel, author of Jews Don’t Count
“With clarity and penetrating insight, Alex Ryvchin unravels the mystery of anti-Semitism. By shifting emphasis from the ‘why’ of this puzzling and dangerous phenomenon to the ‘how’ of the mechanics of its transmission, Ryvchin points to the possibility of actually confronting and defusing it. This highly intelligent and well-written work should be on the mandatory reading list of anyone seeking to understand the age-old phenomenon of anti-Semitism, but moreso, of anyone concerned with the ethical fate of the human race.”
- His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel
“In succinct, well-informed, and lucidly composed chapters, Alex Ryvchin focuses on seven of the most persistent and deadly myths that fuel such animosity. Readers interested in a brief but illuminating explanation of many of the causative factors behind antisemitism will benefit from Mr. Ryvchin’s vividly-drawn presentation of age-old anti-Jewish stereotypes. For all of their irrationality, they hang on threateningly to this day.”
— Alvin H. Rosenfeld, Professor of English and Jewish Studies and Irving M. Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies, Indiana University
“Alex Ryvchin has made a significant contribution to the field of antisemitism studies. In a very readable narrative, he uses seven of the most powerful stereotypes about Jews to encompass the history of Jew hatred and in doing so lends perspective to what’s happening now. At this moment in history when antisemitism has found new life around the world, this is a timely and important work.”
— Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director
“Carefully researched and graphically expressed, Alex Ryvchin's The 7 Deadly Sins systematically demolishes those anti-Semitic tropes, deeply embedded in Western culture, that are once again surfacing with potentially deadly implications. A trenchant warning of the sort that was all too easily ignored in Germany in 1933.”
— Victor Lieberman, Raoul Wallenberg Distinguished University Professor of History, University of Michigan
Order your signed copy now
In 2019, a young man carried out a deadly shooting in a synagogue in San Diego to avenge a notorious blood libel case from 15th century Europe. In 2018, Robert Bowers murdered 11 elderly worshippers in Pittsburgh, claiming inspiration from the Gospel of John. The musician, Kanye West conducted a weeks long media campaign seen by millions, accusing Jews of controlling Presidents, corrupting Christian values and enslaving Black entertainers. In Paris, a Jewish phone salesman who lived in public housing was brutally murdered by a gang whose ringleader ordered the abduction and extortion of a Jewish victim because “Jews are loaded with money.” Where do these beliefs come from? Why are they still prevalent today? The 7 Deadly Myths traces antisemitism from its earliest origins to the present day and uncovers the dangerous conspiracy theories that lead people and nations to diabolical acts. A ground-breaking work that finally answers the questions of how antisemitism takes hold, how it is transmitted and how it can be stopped.
“A smart, concise and very up-to-date guide to the world’s oldest hatred.”
— David Baddiel, author of Jews Don’t Count
“With clarity and penetrating insight, Alex Ryvchin unravels the mystery of anti-Semitism. By shifting emphasis from the ‘why’ of this puzzling and dangerous phenomenon to the ‘how’ of the mechanics of its transmission, Ryvchin points to the possibility of actually confronting and defusing it. This highly intelligent and well-written work should be on the mandatory reading list of anyone seeking to understand the age-old phenomenon of anti-Semitism, but moreso, of anyone concerned with the ethical fate of the human race.”
- His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel
“In succinct, well-informed, and lucidly composed chapters, Alex Ryvchin focuses on seven of the most persistent and deadly myths that fuel such animosity. Readers interested in a brief but illuminating explanation of many of the causative factors behind antisemitism will benefit from Mr. Ryvchin’s vividly-drawn presentation of age-old anti-Jewish stereotypes. For all of their irrationality, they hang on threateningly to this day.”
— Alvin H. Rosenfeld, Professor of English and Jewish Studies and Irving M. Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies, Indiana University
“Alex Ryvchin has made a significant contribution to the field of antisemitism studies. In a very readable narrative, he uses seven of the most powerful stereotypes about Jews to encompass the history of Jew hatred and in doing so lends perspective to what’s happening now. At this moment in history when antisemitism has found new life around the world, this is a timely and important work.”
— Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director
“Carefully researched and graphically expressed, Alex Ryvchin's The 7 Deadly Sins systematically demolishes those anti-Semitic tropes, deeply embedded in Western culture, that are once again surfacing with potentially deadly implications. A trenchant warning of the sort that was all too easily ignored in Germany in 1933.”
— Victor Lieberman, Raoul Wallenberg Distinguished University Professor of History, University of Michigan