CJA: A Special Russian Truth: How Soviet Antisemitic Propaganda Lives Today
- When
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 3:30 PM (America/Chicago)
- Where
- Northbrook Public Library – Civic Room (First Floor), 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
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About the Film
Join the Chicago Jewish Alliance for a screening of A Special Russian Truth, a short documentary exploring how Soviet propaganda during the Cold War helped shape some of today’s anti-Israel and anti-Zionist narratives. Through historical analysis and interviews with historians, academics, and other experts, the film examines the origins of common rhetoric and the role propaganda played in spreading antisemitic ideas.
Following the screening, join us for a live panel discussion and Q&A exploring the film’s themes, the history behind these narratives, and how they continue to influence conversations about Israel and Zionism today.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Yaron Gamburg
Deputy Director of ADL Midwest, where he works on regional strategy, government and community relations, advocacy, coalition-building, and efforts to combat antisemitism and hate. Prior to joining ADL, he had a long career in the Israeli Foreign Service, serving in Russia, France, and the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Geopolitics from the University of Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis and is a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies of Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Inna Naroditskaya
Professor of Ethnomusicology at Northwestern University. Born in Soviet Azerbaijan, she trained as a pianist and musicologist in the USSR before earning her Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Michigan. Her scholarship explores music, politics, Jewish history, migration, and Russian and post-Soviet culture. She is the author and editor of several books and has also written for The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and Pacific Standard.
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Please Note:
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- Please bring a government-issued ID. Your name must match the registration in order to be admitted.
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- This event is not affiliated with the Northbrook Public Library.