Join Dr. Stephen Berk, Ph.D., for a compelling journey through the Romanov dynasty’s three-century rule and its impact on Russia and its Jewish population. Explore how political power, religious identity, and historical events shaped an era marked by survival, persecution, reform, revolution, and resilience. Dr. Berk’s insightful lectures reveal the complex legacy of the Romanovs through engaging stories and analysis. Whether you’re interested in Russian history, Jewish heritage, or political change, this course offers a rich and nuanced understanding of a pivotal period in world history. This is part two of a two part series.
LECTURES:
1. Pogroms and Responses: Emigration, Zionism, and resistance
2. The Last Chapter Begins: Famine, unrest, and political roles
3. World War I: Catastrophe for Russia and Jews
4. Revolution and Collapse: Abdication, execution, and new myths
Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.