From ajhyman@oise.on.ca Mon Dec 2 22:32:14 1996 Date: Thu, 21 Mar 1996 18:56:54 -0500 (EST) From: JSJeJ To: Academically-based Jewish Studies Subject: Jewish Studies Newsletter (conferences) JEWISH * STUDIES * J U D A I C A * e J O U R N A L * research & current events in academic Jewish Studies * ____________________________________________________________ Issue 4.007p2 * March 1996 * Readership = 6200+ ____________________________________________________________ Table of Contents: (best viewed as a print-out) Conferences and Calls-for-Papers: - CFP: Holiday Studies - CONF: Septuagint and Cognate Studies - CONF: Ass. of Jewish Libraries - CFP: Jewish Folklore and Ethnography - CONF: Association for Jewish Studies - CONF: American Studies; ethnicity, etc. - CONF: US Holocaust Memorial Museum Calendar - CONF: The "Church" and the City - CONF: Mifgash; the Passover Seder - CONF: Changing Models of Jewish Leadership - CONF: Modern Language Ass./Sephardic Studies - CONF: Tolerance and Intolerance - CONF: Holocaust Symposium at Fort Hays State University - CONF: Holocaust in Transformation ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Jonathan "D." Safren Subject: CFP: Holiday Studies The Center for Jewish Holiday Research at Beit Berl College publishes a journal called "Mehqere Hag/Holiday Studies: A Journal for Jewish Culture". So far seven issues have appeared, dealing with the Jewish Holidays in all their aspects, ranging from their Biblical origins, through their historical development, to their modern customs among various Jewish communities. The journal also includes a section for articles on the educational value of the Jewish holidays. Vol. 4 was devoted to Jerusalem in the Bible, in Rabbinic literature, in Jewish liturgy and poetry, in modern literature and in education. Among the contributors to previous issues of the journal are Moshe Garsiel, Amos Frisch, Naftali Toker, Shlomo Weissblueth, Mordekhai Naor, Eliezer Schlossberg and Chaim Daskal. The editor is Yosef Roth-Rotem, himself a frequent contributor. The journal is now adding an English-language section, so articles written in either Hebrew or English will be accepted. Those wishing to contribute to the journal should address their articles to: Dr. Yosef Roth-Rotem, Editor, Mehqere Hg/Holiday Studies Center for Jewish Holiday Research Beit Berl College, 44905 Beit Berl Post Office, Israel Subscriptions to Mehqere Hag should be sent to the same address. Likewise some complete sets of seven volumes are still available from the editor at $100.00 per set, including postage and handling. ------------------------------------------------------------ From: ljgrn@creighton.edu Subject: CONF: Septuagint and Cognate Studies The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies will meet this year in New Orleans, Louisiana, in conjunction with the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion. The meeting dates are 23-26 November 1996. Any IOSCS member interested in presenting a paper should contact me. We are planning two sessions in New Orleans: one dealing with "Kaige"; the other, with our usual range of diverse topics. Your proposal should contain your name, the name of your academic institution, the title of your proposed paper and a summary or abstract of the paper. This summary should be no more than 300 words in length and must be double spaced. In keeping with the description provided by SBL, your abstract should: "State the problem, the essential background, and your conclusions.... Be precise and brief; everyone knows you will provide more detail and a defense of your conclusions at the meeting." Also make sure that is clear which session you are interested in. SBL members will find the necessary forms and information in the current SBL Call for Papers. Others can obtain the forms, etc., directly from me. I hope that we will continue our tradition of presenting a strong and interesting program at each of our meetings. Leonard Jay Greenspoon, Chairholder Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization, Creighton University ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Bernard Katz Subject: CONF: Ass. of Jewish Libraries THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES *ANNOUNCES* ITS 31st ANNUAL CONVENTION "Culture and Continuity: a Jewish Commitment" TORONTO, CANADA, JUNE 16-19, 1996 Come and participate in AJL's 31st Annual Convention to be held in Toronto, June 16-19, 1996. Our theme will lend itself to many interes- ting seminars, workshops and presentations, and vendors at our Market- place will offer a wide variety of Jewish literature and music, Judaica, and library software. The programme offerings are rich and varied, and topics covered should interest Judaica librarians in every professional setting. Many sessions will deal with new developments in computer technology and its applica- tions in school and academic libraries. A special CEU course will provide an introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web. Other topics include preservation (esp. digitization), Judaica rare book and manuscript collec- tions, collection development, censorship, and the relationship between synagogue, center, and public libraries. A number of sessions have a specifically Canadian focus. For questions, suggestions, or further information, please contact AJL Convention chair, Dr. Edmond Y. Lipsitz, 58 Glen Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6B 2C2 (by e-mail: 75567.3155@compuserve.com). ------------------------------------------------------------ From: "Guy H. Haskell" Subject: CFP: Jewish Folklore and Ethnography The Jewish Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society announces the establishment of a Prize for Excellence in the Field of Jewish Folklore and Ethnography. The prize will be awarded for a publishable student paper, graduate or undergraduate. The winner will receive $100 and the paper will be published in the Jewish Folklore and Ethnology Review. Ciretria for judging will include originality of topic, quality of research, coherence of discusstion, and clarity of organization and writing. The dealine for submission of papers for the 1996 prize will be July 1, 1996. Papers should be sent to Professor Guy Haskell, Near Eastern and Judaic Languages and Literatures, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322 (ghaskel@emory.edu) The Jewish Folklore and Ethnology Review is publishing a special issue on Jewish Pilgrimages guest edited by Professor Shifra Epstein of Emory University. For ordering information or subscriptions, write Guy H. Haskell, General Editor, at ghaskel@emory.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Aaron L. Katchen Subject: CONF: Association for Jewish Studies The Call for Papers for the AJS 1996 conference, to be held at the Copley Plaza in Boston from Dec. 15-17, 1996, is now in the mail to the AJS membership. It has also been posted in ASCII format on our gopher/web site (the URL is below). Proposals must be postmarked by March 29. Those not receiving or expecting to receive this mailing and wishing to submit a proposal can obtain a copy of the printed form by e-mail request to ajs@brandeis.edu or by written request to the address below. Association for Jewish Studies Aaron L. Katchen, Ph.D., Executive Secretary MB 0001 ajs@brandeis.edu Brandeis University (617) 736-2981 P.O. Box 9110 FAX (617) 736-2982 Waltham, MA 02254-9110 URL: gopher://gopher.brandeis.edu:70/11/campusinfo/ajs ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Peter Levine Subject: CONF: Changing Models of Jewish Leadership Changing Models of Jewish Leadership -- From Ancient Times to the Present Western Jewish Studies Association 2nd Annual Conference April 28-30, 1996 University of Denver Driscoll University Center 2055 E. Evans Ave. PLENARY SESSION Ballroom Facing the Future: Israeli Leadership & the Diaspora in Jewish Life PLENARY SESSION Ballroom Constitutional Architects, Statesmen, and Commentators: Leadership Models in the Jewish Political Tradition Please write to the address above for a full listing of all the conference sessions. ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Naomi Lindstrom Via: Sefarad@shamash.org Subject: CONF: Modern Language Ass./Sephardic Studies Call for papers for the Sephardic Studies panel at the Modern Language Association (MLA) convention in Washington, DC, 27-30 December 1996. This year Sephardic Studies is announcing an open topic. Any topic relating to Sephardic or converso literature will be considered. Paper presenters must be able to appear in person at the convention in Washington. Please send a one-page abstract by 15 April 1996 to Naomi Lindstrom at 300 E. 30th #204, Austin, TX 78705, USA, or fax 512 471 8073, or e-mail az1024@uts.cc.utexas.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ From: "S.Jones" Subject: CONF: Tolerance and Intolerance CALL FOR PAPERS TOLERANCE AND INTOLERANCE An international conference to mark the centenary of James Parkes' birth Organised by the Centre for the Study of the Relations between the Jewish and non-Jewish Peoples at the University of Southampton. 10 - 12 September 1996 The Rev Dr James Parkes (1896-1981) was a pioneer in many different fields involving the study of Jewish/non-Jewish relationships. He was amongst the first in the western world to acknowledge the responsibility of Christianity in the development of antisemitism and worked to eradicate antisemitism in the modern world, whether intimately connected with religion or not. In terms of Jewish/non-Jewish relationships, he worked for a genuine dialogue between the major faiths where difference and the integrity of particular religions would be recognised and accepted. This international conference is designed to examine the broader themes of James Parkes' life-work in relation to tolerance and intolerance. The main focus will be on Jewish/non-Jewish relations, but comparative and generalised approaches will also be very welcome. Many of the themes raised by James Parkes' work, such as the nature of tolerance and intolerance, the definition of insiders and outsiders, and the intersection of religious, cultural and racial forms of intolerance, are pressing issues throughout the contemporary world. The conference will employ an inter-disciplinary framework which will cover many different periods in each of the five academic sessions. In addition to the main academic sessions, the conference will also incorporate public lectures. The conference is being held at the University of Southampton in honour of the centenary of James Parkes' birth. It will also be used as an opportunity to launch formally the Centre for the Study of the Relations between the Jewish and non-Jewish Peoples at the University. Sessions include: * Theories of Tolerance and Intolerance; * Patterns of Toleration; * 'Aliens' then and now: the legislation of difference; * Religion, tolerance and intolerance: Jewish-Christian relations throughout the ages; * Fighting intolerance - the practical implications of academic research There will be a restricted number of places and papers will be selected on the basis of written abstracts. The organisers hope to be able to contribute to speakers' expenses but they will probably have to find further funding for themselves. If you would like further information, or to submit a title and abstract then please write to: Dr Sian Jones, Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK e-mail: sj1@soton.ac.uk Or: Dr. Tony Kushner, Department of History University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK e-mail: ark@soton.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Peter Erspamer Subject: CONF: Holocaust Symposium at Fort Hays State University Persons in the Kansas Area are cordially invited to the Holocaust Symposium at Fort Hays State University on Apr. 7, 8, 9, and 10. The following events are planned-- Keynote Speakers: Professor Benjamin Sax of the University of Kansas; historian, co-author of _Inside Hitler's Germany_. Professor Donald Douglas of Wichita University; historian and Holocaust educator; Local Speakers: Professors Chris Lovett (History), Paul Basinski (Political Science), and Peter Erspamer (Modern Languages) and the Rev. Phil Shull; Special Event: Live Production of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," directed by Gary Gilmore; Films: Schindler's List, Escape from Sobibor, Night and Fog, Double Crossing, Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die. Organized by: Peter Erspamer, Eric Tincher, I.B. Dent, Anita Gordon-Gilmore, Ted Bainbridge; With the kind help of: The Departments of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Modern Languages, the University Activities Board, the Student Senate, the Docking Institute, and Phi Sigma Iota. ------------------------------------------------------------ From: Elisabeth Angele, Goethe House Library Subject: CONF: Holocaust in Transformation THE HOLOCAUST IN TRANSFORMATION German and American Experiences in Remembrance Sunday, March 31, 1996 and Monday, April 1, 1996 A symposium organized by American Jewish Archives, Hillel Jewish Center, Goethe-Institut Cincinnati; At Hebrew Union College, Mayerson Hall, 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati This symposium will examine the experiences of Germany and America in dealing with Holocaust memory. It will discuss the efforts of memorials, museums, and nations to preserve individual and collective memories and to present them in a meaningful context. What makes this symposium especially significant is its enhancement by a number of internet-related activities. First, there will be a "virtual exhibit" on the Internet of a number of Erich Hartmann's photographs from IN THE CAMPS. An interactive window for comments will be part of this "virtual exhibit". The submitted comments will be part of a "virtual guestbook" which can be browsed by visitors to the page. Second, there will be an interactive homepage which will feature the goals and objectives of the conference. Visitors to the homepage will have the opportunity to contribute and comment even before the opening of the conference. Third, panelists can be questioned live during the symposium, via e-mail or IRC. Finally, highlights of the conference will be accessible after the event on the internet, via Real Audio. 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