Stephen Zipperstein

historian

Stephen Zipperstein is a prominent American historian specializing in Jewish history and culture, particularly in the context of Eastern Europe. He is known for his insightful analyses of historical events and their contemporary implications. His recent work, 'Pogrom: Kishinev and the Twist of History,' explores the 1903 Kishinev pogrom, drawing parallels to modern-day antisemitism and societal challenges. Zipperstein's scholarship often delves into the complexities of identity, memory, and the narrative constructions around significant historical events. He is a professor at Stanford University and has contributed significantly to the understanding of Jewish literature and history through his writings and teachings.