All posts by Andreas Lehnertz

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.

Wisdom from the Middle Ages: Philosophical Contributions from the Abrahamic Traditions

According ot their call, “The University of New Brunswick’s Department of Philosophy invites scholars to submit abstracts for an international conference on “Wisdom from the Middle Ages: Philosophical Contributions from the Abrahamic Traditions.” This conference will highlight the important philosophical contributions made by Jewish, Christian, and Islamic thinkers in the Middle Ages. A secondary goal of the conference is to encourage dialogue and collaboration among researchers who work in different Abrahamic traditions, as well as to prompt new comparative studies among these traditions.”

Deadline: 30 January 2026.

Postdoctoral Associate Jewish Thought / Philosophy (2026-2028), Yale University

According ot their call, “the Program in Jewish Studies at Yale University is offering a two-year Postdoctoral fellowship that will begin on July 1, 2026. Candidates for the fellowship must have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026 and must have received the degree no earlier than 2023. The Program seeks a specialist in Jewish Thought / Philosophy (2026-2028) who will work closely with appropriate members of Yale’s faculty.”

Deadline: 16 February 2026.

International Ephraim E. UrbachPost Doctoral Fellowship 2026-2027

Nominations for the International Ephraim E. Urbach Post Doctoral Fellowship 2026-2027 are now open. According to their call, “The Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture is inviting nominations for the International Ephraim E. Urbach Post-Doctoral Fellowship in any field of Jewish Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Urbach Fellowship is aimed at assisting recipients of the PhD within the past 3 years in launching their scholarly careers through publication of their first book and furthering research in their areas of specialization.”

Deadline: 9 March 2026.

AAJR Baron Book Prize

Accoridng to their call, “The American Academy for Jewish Research invites submissions for the Salo Wittmayer Baron Book Prize.  The Baron Book Prize ($3,000) is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding first book in Jewish studies.

Eligibility:  An academic book in English, in any area of Jewish studies, published in calendar year 2025. The work must be the author’s first scholarly book. Authors must have received their Ph.D. within the previous ten years, no earlier than 2015.”

Deadline: 31 January 2026.

AAJR Dissertation Research Funding

Accoridng ot their call, “AAJR provides stipends of up to $4,000 for dissertation research grants. The funds are not intended for language study or equipment. Funding is available to Ph.D. graduate students in any field of Jewish studies at a North American university. Applicants must have submitted their Ph.D. Dissertation prospectus and have a demonstrated need for materials from archival, library, or manuscript collections or for ethnographic research. Applications for research-related expenses and/or the purchase of copied or scanned items will be considered.”

Deadline: 2 February 2026.