With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe (relating to the Black Death)

#148

** Sponsored byElchanan Schwarz Counseling. Elchanan
Schwarz  is a licensed mental health counselor with offices
in Brooklyn and Lakewood, specializing in adults with anxiety and
adjustment disorders. Including  stress related to
challenging life circumstances such as chronic medical illness
and grief.  For an appointment call (732) 503-9158.**


With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations
against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe and his book on
the topic, "Poisoned Wells"

We discussed the Black Death, how these well poisoning
accusations begun and spread to Jews, how the accusations gained
popularity, causes and ramifications of the accusations, pogroms,
the decline of the accusations, and more 

To purchase the book:
https://www.pennpress.org/9780812253610/poisoned-wells/


Support the show