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.

AAJR Workshop for Early Career Scholars in Jewish Studies, 5–7 July 2026, University of Toronto

According to their call, the “purpose of this workshop is to provide late-stage Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. recipients (see eligibility criteria below) with knowledge and skills applicable to a broad range of academic and professional career paths. Drawing on the experiences of senior professors in the fields of Jewish History, Literature, Religion, and Thought, the workshop will bring together early-career scholars representing diverse disciplines and areas of specialization within Jewish Studies.”

Deadline: 12 January 2026.

Jewish Literature under Muslim Rule: Textual Transformations and Inter-Religious Encounters, 14–16 April 2026, Munich

According to their call, this “workshop is a cooperation between the Simon Dubnow Institute, Leipzig, and the Unit of Judaic Studies/ Munich Research Centre of Jewish Arabic Cultures at the University of Munich […] We invite proposals for a workshop exploring the impact of Muslim rule on Jewish literature, with a particular focus on religious texts—including translations of the Bible, commentaries, and philosophical and legal writings. While Jewish literary production under Islamic rule has attracted significant scholarly attention, this workshop seeks to sharpen the lens by examining how the realities of Muslim political authority and Islamic intellectual traditions influenced or shaped Jewish religious writing.”

Deadline: 20 January 2026.

Visiting Fellowships at OCHJS, Oxford

According to their call, “The OCHJS is delighted to announce calls for applications for 4 different forms of Visiting Fellowships as part of its Oxford Seminars in Advanced Jewish Studies programme: OSRJL Visiting Fellowships in Rare Jewish Languages, René and Susanne Braginsky Visiting Fellowships in Manuscript Studies, Salo and Jeannette Baron Visiting Fellowships in Jewish History and Yishai Shahar Visiting Fellowships in Jewish Art History.”

Deadline: 16 January 2026.

Moritz Steinschneider Prize

According to their call, the Moritz Steinschneider Prize is “specifically aimed at doctoral and postdoctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the development and analysis of Jewish primary sources in their research. Eligible for the Prize are unpublished research works (MA theses, doctoral theses, and Habilitations) which engage with primary source in one of the following ways: the identification of previously unknown texts (in Hebrew, Aramaic, Judeo-Arabic, and other Jewish languages), their description and bibliographic cataloging, or the production of editions and translations, if these make previously inaccessible primary sources available to a broader audience.”

Deadline: 15 January 2026.

Guest Professor in Jewish Cultural History @ University of Augsburg

You can onw apply Guest Professor in Jewish Cultural History at the University of Augsburg. According to their call, “The Faculty of Philology and History at the University of Augsburg is seeking to make two following appointment bythe 1st of April 2027 and by the 1st of April 2028 […] “Jewish Cultural History” is understood broadly and includes all historical periods as well as Jewish literature and culture from antiquity to the present. A focus within the field of film studies is desirable.”

Deadline: 31 January 2026.

Jewish Literature under Muslim Rule: Textual Transformations and Inter-Religious Encounters, 14 April 2026 @ Leibniz Institute for Jewish History and Culture – Simon Dubnow, Leipzig

According to their call, the organizers “invite proposals for a workshop exploring the impact of Muslim rule on Jewish literature, with a particular focus on religious texts—including translations of the Bible, commentaries, and philosophical and legal writings. While Jewish literary production under Islamic rule has attracted significant scholarly attention, this workshop seeks to sharpen the lens by examining how the realities of Muslim political authority and Islamic intellectual traditions influenced or shaped Jewish religious writing.”

Deadline: 20 January 2026.