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Mazel tov to Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, recipient of the 2022 Narkiss prize for excellence in the research of Jewish Art,  presented by the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University

Mazel tov to Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, the recipient of the 2022 Bezalel, Mordechai, and Nessa Narkiss prize for excellence in the research of Jewish Art,  presented by the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University! Kotlyar is a Professor at … continue reading →

JHE PHOTO ESSAY: Shavuot 2020 — Images of the 10 Commandments to mark the holiday

  The festival of Shavuot, which begins tonight, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the Lord … continue reading →

Call for applications: 4-year PhD President’s Fellowship at Bar Ilan University

We are happy to share this Call for Applications for the 4-year PhD President’s Fellowship at Bar Ilan University.  – – – – – The Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University invites prospective doctoral candidates to apply for the … continue reading →

Lockdown virtual resources (Episode 4) – Passover’s coming! Take a virtual voyage into the world of illuminated medieval Haggadot (and a few other things to explore)

Welcome to Episode 4 of “Jewish Heritage locked down edition” We’ve been posting links to virtual tours and other cool online explorations of Jewish museums, synagogues, and other Jewish heritage sites. With Passover starting next week — this episode focuses … continue reading →

Locked down? (Episode 3) More online exhibits & virtual tours to fascinating Jewish museums and other Jewish heritage sites to pique your interest and keep you busy

Has the COVID-19 crisis got you stuck at home because of quarantine, lockdown, or social distancing?  Welcome to Episode 3 of “Jewish Heritage locked down edition.” We’re posting links to virtual tours and other online explorations of Jewish museums, synagogues, … continue reading →