We’ve highlighted a number of virtual tours and other online Jewish heritage resources since the beginning of the pandemic, and with new lockdowns and restrictions that will most likely keep people pretty much at home this winter, we’ll be highlighting … continue reading →
Applications for Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe grants for Academic Jewish Studies are now open. Deadlines are January 10, 2022. The program aims to “develop rigorous, systematic research and education in academic Jewish studies throughout Europe.” It provides funding to individual … continue reading →
We’ve received word of several Fellowships now accepting applications that may be of interest to our readers. We are pleased to share the calls: JDC ARCHIVES (New York or Jerusalem) Application deadline January 28, 2022 The JDC Archives is accepting … continue reading →
Having an organ in a synagogue is a fairly recent innovation, related to the emancipation of the Jews and spread of reform Judaism in the 19th century. The introduction of a pipe organ into a synagogue sometimes sparked heated polemics. … continue reading →
The Eighteenth World Congress of Jewish Studies, August 8-12, 2022 Section of Panels and Lectures on Visual Arts If all goes well, the 18th World Congress of Jewish Studies will be held next August — in person — … continue reading →
