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Call for Papers: Jews in Krakow: History and Culture. Krakow, Sept. 23-25, 2024 — Submission deadline, April 15, 2024

16th century Remuh synagogue, 21st century tourism. Krakow

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the International Conference Jews in Krakow: History and Culture

Kraków, 23-25 Sept. 2024 — Submission deadline, April 15, 2024

 
In 1986 the first academic institution in post-war Poland devoted to the study of the history of Jews – The Research Center on the History and Culture of Jews in Poland at the Jagiellonian University – opened in Krakow. Today the city, with its numerous academic and cultural institutions, is one of the most thriving centers of Jewish studies in Central Europe.
 
The abundant literature on Krakow’s Jewry is written in many languages (mainly Polish, English, Hebrew, and German), which reflects the international character of the research. Numerous research projects pertinent to various aspects of the history of Jews in Krakow have been conducted in recent decades. The conference will serve as a platform for researchers from various centers and academic backgrounds to meet.
The so-called “wailing wall” at the Old Jewish Cemetery, Krakow

Organisers invite papers engaging with any aspects of the history and culture of Krakow’s Jewry, from the Middle Ages to today: social, religious, political and economic history; cultural, literary and everyday life; history of Jewish institutions, biographies, and commemorations of Krakow Jewry.

 
They are interested in case studies and micro-historical studies, as well as broader syntheses and particularly encourage papers dealing with methodological questions, such as:
 
  • assessments of the state of the research on various aspects of the history and culture of Jewish life in Krakow,
  • methodological shifts in the humanities reflected in the research on Krakow Jewry,
  • new sources and new perspectives on the well-known sources opened up by the development of digital humanities,
  •  local and global perspectives on the research into Krakow Jewry,
  •  current research projects devoted to the Jews of Krakow and the identification of future areas of research.
 
The conference will be held in Krakow (in-person) on September 23-25, 2024.
 
Visitors at the Kupa Synagogue, Krakow

The conference fee is 200 PLN (MA & PhD students are exempt from the fee; further exemptions are possible).

The languages of the conference are Polish and English (simultaneous translation will be provided).
 
Organizers cover the cost of accommodation, coffee breaks and lunches.
 
Send a proposal including the title and abstract of the paper (up to 250 words) and a brief bio to [email protected] by April 15, 2024.
 
Decisions on the acceptance of papers will be announced by the end of April.
 
The Conference is organized by:
 
In Kazimierz, Krakow.

The Center for the Study on the History and Culture of Krakow’s Jews (Jagiellonian University),
The Herzl-Thon Center for Israel Studies and Polish-Israeli Relations in Krakow (Jagiellonian University)
Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University
University of the National Education Commission, Krakow
Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences, Krakow
Galicia Jewish Museum
The Association of Cracovians in Israel

 
With support of:
Alef Foundation for the Promotion of Jewish Studies
Museum of Krakow
Polish Association for Jewish Studies
Ignatianum University, Krakow
 
Organizing Committee:
Prof. Leszek Hońdo
Prof. Łukasz T. Sroka
Dr Monika Stępień
Dr Ewa Węgrzyn
Dr Alicja Maślak-Maciejewska
 
 
 
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1 comment on “Call for Papers: Jews in Krakow: History and Culture. Krakow, Sept. 23-25, 2024 — Submission deadline, April 15, 2024”

  1. Last year I proudly commemorated my ancestors from Chmielnik in Poland, with two memorials on the site of the Jewish Museum, leading to the old cemetery.
    Is there anyone out there with links to Chmielnik?
    I am a descendent of the Zalcman family, also related to the Gutmans.

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