Weeklong Seminar on Qalonymos b. Qalonymos

The Shalom Spiegel Institute of Medieval Hebrew Poetry at the Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, will be dedicated to the work of Qalonymos b. Qalonymos (c. 14th century, Provence/Catalonia/Italian Peninsula) from June 16-21, 2024 at the Seminary. The week will include daily seminars with leading scholars on various aspects of Qalonymos’ work (Hebrew poetry and philosophical writings) as well as instruction in developing skills in the close reading of medieval Hebrew texts. The seminar will meet for morning and afternoon sessions Monday through Thursday, concluding with one session and lunch on Friday. The program is intended to supplement academic programs that offer medieval Jewish studies, general Hebrew literature and Jewish philosophy, but do not provide courses in which medieval Hebrew texts are read in the original. It is also expected to benefit students and faculty who have had access to such courses, but whose academic work would benefit from more intensive training in this area.

Tuition is covered by the Shalom Spiegel Institute. Full accommodation at the JTS dormitories can be offered to traveling participants from outside NYC. We will also be able to provide a few travel grants to scholars (mostly graduate students) whose home departments do not cover travel.

Organizers:

Dana Fishkin, Touro University

Shai Zamir, Northwestern University

Raymond Scheindlin, Director Emeritus, Shalom Spiegel Institute, Jewish Theological Seminary

Featured Presenters: 

James Robinson (University of Chicago); Roni Cohen (The Open University of Israel); Francesca Gorgoni (Bar-Ilan University); Uriah Kfir (Ben-Gurion University); Pinchas Roth (Bar-Ilan University).  

How to Apply:

To apply, send a letter of no more than two pages to Dana Fishkin and Shai Zamir at spiegelseminar@gmail.com covering the following points:

  1. Describe your academic program and interests, explaining how some study of medieval Hebrew literary texts might relate to your work.
  2. Describe your knowledge of Hebrew, particularly a. your ability to read academic prose; b. your familiarity with such classical texts as the Bible, Talmud, or medieval literature.
  3. Provide the name and e-mail address of an academic mentor who is familiar with your program of study and your language skills and who can evaluate your academic performance. Recommendations will only be requested on an individual basis if deemed necessary.

Letters should be received by: February 15, 2024

Contact Email

danafishkin5@gmail.com


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorpofessor of medieval history with a specialization in Jewish history at the University of Trier, Andreas Lehnertz studies the social, cultural, and religious history of Europe. His academic pursuits focus on the nuanced dynamics of everyday Christian-Jewish relations, the study of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish deeds, the study of Jewish and general sealing practices, and the in-depth study of Jewish craftspeople. He wrote a book on "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women". His expertise has been further honed through his roles as a postdoctoral fellow in the ERC project "Beyond the Elite - Jewish Daily Life in Medieval Europe" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a member of the Martin Buber Society in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently he writes a book that about "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Germany". Through his research and publications, he aims to make a meaningful contribution to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history and to provide valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.