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Viral Hate: Antisemitism, Conspiracy Culture, and Online Radicalization

Organizer(s): St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
Thu, May 14, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum (directions)

About the Program:

Join the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, for a powerful panel on contemporary antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and the growing impact of misinformation, featuring three leading experts who will explore how hate spreads online, why conspiratorial thinking takes hold, and what each of us can do to recognize, resist, and respond to harmful narratives in our daily lives.

Moderator:

Mark Weitzman is a member of the official US delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) where he chaired the Committee on Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial and the Working Group on Holocaust Museums and Memorials.

Panelists:

Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor is the Founder and Executive Director of CyberWell and a global expert on digital antisemitism.

Mike Rothschild is a journalist and author known for his deep research into antisemitic conspiracy theories and modern extremist movements.

Anna Merlan is an investigative reporter specializing in conspiracy culture and extremist communities across the United States.

Before Your Visit:

Free and accessible parking available on site.

Accessible seating, assistive listening devices, and wheelchairs are available upon request.