CARLISLE, Pa. — Professor Andrea J. Martin presented a continuing legal education (CLE) program, “Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism and the Law: A Timely Discussion,” through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on October 27, 2026. The program attracted more than 240 participants and was held on the eighth anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue mass shooting in Pittsburgh, providing a timely opportunity to examine antisemitism, its historical roots, and the challenges it presents for contemporary civil rights law. Martin presented alongside Professor Rona Kaufman, associate professor of law at Duquesne University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
Drawing on her scholarship, Martin explored the historical and contemporary dimensions of antisemitism, including its relationship to anti-Zionism, the historical and cultural significance of Israel to Jewish identity, and the evolving forms of discrimination directed against Jewish individuals and communities. She also examined how courts have addressed allegations of antisemitic discrimination, particularly those involving anti-Zionist expression, and considered whether existing legal frameworks adequately recognize and protect against contemporary manifestations of antisemitism.
By connecting historical context and legal scholarship to contemporary civil rights challenges, the discussion aimed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and analytical tools necessary to recognize antisemitism and assess its legal implications. The presentation reflects Martin's ongoing efforts, through her scholarship and leadership of the Center for Jewish Legal Studies, to translate academic research into practical legal education and strengthen the legal profession's ability to respond effectively to contemporary antisemitic discrimination.
The Center for Jewish Legal Studies (CJLS) is an academic initiative dedicated to advancing scholarship, education, and legal frameworks that address antisemitism and advance Jewish civil rights.
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