My latest article is less of a research piece and more of a series of complaints.  In fact, it serves as a reflection on the frustrations that arise when trying to navigate through the murky waters of historical accuracy and representation. It is an exploration of the challenges faced by historians when dealing with figures whose life stories are not only complex but also riddled with inconsistencies that have been perpetuated over time. I wrote a short article on Raphael Lem

My research interests are (famously?) all over the place. And the latest publication to see the light of day is just another indication of that. For the most part though, I always write about the ways that abstract ideas manage to touch real peoples' lives. This piece shows how both the US and Poland exploited the legal vagueness of "nationality" to address their perceived racial problems, specifically targeting Jews. I'm really proud to be a part of the Ethnicizing Europe v

Around the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, April 19, there is always increased interest in Jewish history in Poland. Since my...