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Historian Dr. Flora Cassen discusses the recurring patterns of antisemitism and its impact on Jewish identity and belonging, particularly through the lens of her family's experiences in Belgium before and after the Holocaust. In her conversation with Amy E. Schwartz, Cassen delves into how historical memory and migration influence Jewish life across generations, amidst a backdrop of global antisemitic resurgence. Drawing on her book, "Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism," Cassen provides a nuanced examination of how these elements intertwine to affect the Jewish experience today, offering a rich narrative that combines personal history with broader historical analysis.