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Call for Papers: “Jewish Crossroads: Between Italy and Eastern Europe” — to be held online July 22, 2021

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a one-day international online conference called “Jewish Crossroads: Between Italy and Eastern Europe” organized by the Foundation for Jewish Cultural Heritage in Italy and the Center for Jewish Art at the … continue reading →

New issue East European Jewish Affairs — all about new Jewish museums

  The recently published new volume of East European Jewish Affairs — Volume 45 Numbers 2–3 August–December 2015 — is devoted to new Jewish museums in post-communist Europe and has many articles that will be of interest to JHE readers. (JHE Coordinator … continue reading →

Jeffrey Shandler on the Shtetl — real and imaginary

  Tablet Magazine has run a fascinating podcast interview with Rutgers University professor Jeffrey Shandler, who speaks about the realities of the shtetl, the symbolism and romance that have grown up around the shtetl and the way that the concept … continue reading →