Robert Wistrich: A Passionate Defender of the Jewish People

Professor Robert Wistrich was the leading historian of anti-Semitism, and published important books in other fields of history as well.

Iranian students hold anti-Israeli placards and Iranian flags during a rally outside the former US embassy in Tehran in 2009

Iranian students hold anti-Israeli placards and Iranian flags during a rally outside the former US embassy in Tehran in 2009

(photo credit: REUTERS)

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MAY 21, 2015 18:35

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