Hebrew Manuscript Studies Workshop in Oxford, 26 June to 7 July 2023

The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and the Bodleian Library, Oxford, in collaboration with the Freie Universität Berlin, invite applications for a Summer Workshop in Hebrew Manuscript Studies: Codicology, Palaeography, Art History, focusing on the medieval and early modern periods.

The Summer Workshop in Oxford proposes a comprehensive and specialised programme in which a basic yet in-depth methodological introduction and research guidance will be provided to the fields of Hebrew Manuscript Studies mentioned above, as well as to history of the book and collections, art history, conservation and digital palaeography. The workshop will be divided into two parts, the first 6 days long and the second 4 days long. The first part will be devoted to methodological introduction as well as detailed examination of medieval manuscripts. The second part will be devoted to manuscripts in the age of print, i.e., in the early modern and modern periods. Applicants can attend both parts, or Part 1 only, but only alumni of our programme can apply to Part 2 only. The workshop is organised in collaboration with the Bodleian Library, which will allow access to original manuscripts in situ for the teaching sessions. Lecturers will include Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger, Professor Sarit Shalev-Eyni, Dr Agata Paluch and Dr César Merchán-Hamann.

A limited number of bursaries is available. The bursaries will be awarded at the discretion of the organisers on the basis of need and their suitability to the Workshop. The bursaries do not cover all costs of living, travel and other expenses, and participants are expected to pay for at least part of their expenses if not all. To apply, please see the following link: Hebrew Manuscript Studies Workshop – Oxford Centre for Hebrew & Jewish Studies (ochjs.ac.uk).

PLEASE NOTE: In light of the ongoing pandemic, and since future impact remains unforeseeable and our first duty is to care for the welfare of our staff and students, we cannot

guarantee the workshop will take place as planned. We do not assume any financial responsibility for any expenses participants may have incurred if we are forced to cancel the workshop. If the workshop does take place, we will require all participants to have proof of full vaccination and to follow any rules the library may decide to enact, including, but not limited to, taking regular LFD tests, wearing face-masks and maintaining social distance.

Workshop Fee: £150 (Parts 1-2) £100 (Part 1 only)

£90 (Part 2 only)

Emailed applications should reach the Centre by no later than Thursday 12 January 2023 at 12 noon UK Time. To apply, please send all materials in a single PDF to Academic Registrar Ms Madeleine Trivasse (registrar@ochjs.ac.uk).

Applicants will be informed on 20 January 2023 whether their application has been successful, and the Workshop Fee will be due for payment by 17 March 2022.

For more detailed information see: Hebrew Manuscript Studies Workshop – Oxford Centre for Hebrew & Jewish Studies (ochjs.ac.uk).

or contact:

Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger (judith.schlanger@orinst.ox.ac.uk) Dr César Merchán-Hamann (cesar.merchan-hamann@bodleian.ox.ac.uk)

For any other queries, please contact:
Ms Madeleine Trivasse (registrar@ochjs.ac.uk)


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorprofessor 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 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.