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Sephardi Mizrahi Studies Caucus Discussion List
- November 12, 2001
Association for Jewish Studies Sephardi/Mizrahi Studies
Caucus
Discussion List
Editor/Moderator: Aviva Ben-Ur
Week of Sunday, November 12, 2001 (26 Heshvan 5762)
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Index:
1. UPenn Center For Advanced Judaic Studies: Seeking Editor for JQR (Allen)
2. Chair in Medieval Jewish Studies: University of Toronto (Jones)
3. Historian/Department Director: Institute of Southern Jewish Life (Greenberg)
4. Graduate Student Assistantship: Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
(Barclift)
5. Graduate Fellowships: Ohio State Universtiy (Al-Khouri)
6. Introduction of David Sheby to the Discussion List (Sheby)
7. Lecture on Cuba's Secret Jews: Brandeis University (Brooks)
8. Seeking Speakers on Contemporary Jews in Muslim Societies (Kahn)
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1. UPenn Center For Advanced Judaic Studies: Seeking Editor for JQR (Allen)
From: allenshe@sas.upenn.edu (Sheila
R. Allen)
Via: HJ Newsletter Ed <hjnews@oise.utoronto.ca>
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 6:16 PM
Subject: Editor, JQR (U Pennsylvania)
The University of Pennsylvania's Center for Advanced Judaic Studies invites
candidates to apply for a non-salaried, non-benefits eligible appointment
as editor of the Jewish Quarterly Review (JQR) which will become vacant
on July 1, 2003. JQR is the oldest academic journal in Judaic studies
published in English and has left an enormous mark on the field. We seek
a distinguished scholar with an innovative, wide-ranging vision of the
fields of Judaic Studies, as well as strong editorial, communication and
leadership skills, to continue the high standards and illustrious legacy
of the journal while working to enhance its range and impact in the 114th
year of its existence. The editor will work closely with the editorial
board, the director and staff of the Center, as well as the resident fellows
visiting each year, closely integrating the journal into the intellectual
life of the Center. While the editorship is a non-salaried position, there
will be a modest budget for travel and other expenses. Nominations and
applications should be submitted to Professor David Ruderman, Director,
Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 420 Walnut
St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106. Applications should include a C.V., a list
of three references, and a statement of 2-3 pages describing the candidate's
credentials and his/her vision for JQR. The successful candidate will
be selected by June, 2002 and will work closely with the present editor
as associate during the transition year. AA/EOE
Sheila Allen
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2. Chair in Medieval Jewish Studies: University of Toronto (Jones)
From: Jennie Jones <jc.jones@utoronto.ca>
Via: HJ Newsletter Ed <hjnews@oise.utoronto.ca>
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 6:16 PM
Subject: Medieval Jewish Studies (U Toronto)
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations
THE SENATOR JERAHMIEL S. AND CAROLE S. GRAFSTEIN
CHAIR IN MEDIEVAL JEWISH STUDIES
The Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations invites applications
and nominations for the endowed Grafstein Chair in Medieval Jewish Studies.
The holder of the Chair will be an already established scholar at the
associate or full professor level. Research areas of special interest
include medieval Jewish theology and philosophy; Kabbalah and early Jewish
mysticism; and/or classical Jewish Biblical exegesis. The appointment
date is July 1, 2002, and the successful candidate will teach courses
at both undergraduate and graduate levels. These courses will be fully
integrated into the Department's curriculum as well as the undergraduate
program in Jewish Studies and the graduate program of the Centre for Medieval
Studies.
Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with curriculum vitae
and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent. (Nominations should
include the nominee's full address, and the names of three referees.)
The deadline for applications and nominations is January 25, 2002. Applications
and nominations should be sent to:
Professor J. A. Reilly
Chair
Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations
University of Toronto
4 Bancroft Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1C1
Canada
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research
and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University
is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially
welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups,
and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Jennie Jones
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3. Historian/Department Director: Institute of Southern Jewish Life (Greenberg)
From: "Mark I. Greenberg" <greenberg@msje.org>
Via: HJ Newsletter Ed <hjnews@oise.utoronto.ca>
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 6:16 PM
Subject: Historian/Director (ISJL)
Historian/Department Director
The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) in
Jackson, MS, seeks a Historian/Department Director to oversee its history
department. He/she is responsible for the following: conduct research
on
the Southern Jewish Experience; disseminate information through
publications, lectures, tours, and discussions with groups of all ages
and
backgrounds; serve as a resource on a wide variety of southern Jewish
topics locally and across the country; work with Museum staff to develop
exhibits; write and edit grants and other printed material as needed;
conduct video oral history interviews and lead oral history workshops;
oversee oral history transcription, editing, and publishing process;
recruit and supervise ISJL student interns; represent ISJL at other
organizations with missions that intersect the ISJL; participate in
professional development activities to extend and enhance the reputation
of the ISJL; suggest and coordinate innovative history-related programming
and scholarship; maintain and develop relationships with scholars and
institutions in the field
Qualifications: Ph.D. in American History, Southern Studies, Jewish
Studies or related fields; demonstrated skills in critical analysis and
interpretation of historical materials; lecture and public presentation
skills; professional publications in fields related to areas of expertise;
strong writing skills; field work techniques for oral history interviews.
Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Send
application letter, resume, and three references to Mr. Macy B. Hart,
ISJL, P. O. Box 16528, Jackson, MS 39236 or email information@msje.org.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
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4. Graduate Student Assistantship: Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
(Barclift)
From: Dawn Barclift <DBarclift@USHMM.ORG>
Via: HJ Newsletter Ed <hjnews@oise.utoronto.ca>
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 6:16 PM
Subject: Graduate Student Assistantship (CAHS-USHMM)
CENTER FOR ADVANCED HOLOCAUST STUDIES
University Programs Division
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP
The University Programs Division of the Center for Advanced Holocaust
Studies of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum seeks applications
for a graduate-student assistantship to update and finalize The Guide
to Holocaust Studies. The Guide is a comprehensive catalogue of the Holocaust
and Holocaust-related programs, courses, research centers, financial-assistance
opportunities, and faculty positions at universities throughout the United
States. The objective of the Guide is to serve as a handbook for students
and professors alike on what programs and resources are currently available
in the United States to further education and research about the Holocaust.
The objectives of the assistantship is to (1) expose a young scholar to
the Museum's extraordinary collection of archival materials that could
be of use to his/her studies and (2) update the information currently
contained in the Guide. The candidate's duties for the Guide will include:
(1) the identification via web and follow-up surveys of all faculty members
and courses being taught on the Holocaust in the United States; and (2)
the compilation of a final publication suitable for use by scholars and
students.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Council established the Center for
Advanced Holocaust Studies (1) to promote research on the Holocaust and
growth of the field of Holocaust studies at universities in the United
States, (b) to undertake the publication and dissemination of scholarly
output relating to the Holocaust, and (c) to ensure the ongoing training
of future generations of young scholars specializing in the Holocaust.
The objective of the University Programs Division is to foster institutional
partnerships with universities and other research organizations and to
enhance the quality of teaching and research about the Holocaust on university
campuses. A summary of the Center's activities is available on
the Museum's website www.ushmm.org.
The assistantship will be of 16-week duration, at 40-hours per week, and
provide a stipend of $6,000. The assistantship is made possible by a grant
from the Dori Brenner Foundation.
Please send letters of interest and current CVs to:
University Programs Division
Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW
Washington, D.C. 20024-2126
Fax: 202-479-9726
E-mail: university_programs@ushmm.org
Application deadline is December 14, 2001.
Decisions will be announced by January 14, 2002.
Dawn Barclift
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5. Graduate Fellowships: Ohio State Universtiy (Al-Khouri)
From: Maurea Al-Khouri <al-khouri.1@osu.edu>
Via: HJ Newsletter Ed <hjnews@oise.utoronto.ca>
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 6:16 PM
Subject: Graduate Fellowships (Ohio State U)
The Melton Center for Jewish Studies
at The Ohio State University
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
The Samuel M. Melton Graduate Fellowship in Jewish Studies
The George M. & Rene K. Levine Graduate Fellowship in Jewish Studies
Each fellowship provides a $14,400 stipend, $600 research stipend, and
a full fee remission for one academic year. The fellowship may be used
for graduate research in a core area of Jewish studies. To be eligible
for a Jewish Studies Fellowship you must first be accepted in an OSU affiliated
department which has a graduate degree program. An application and the
Graduate School Bulletin may be obtained from the Admissions Office, Third
Floor, Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210. Additional
information may be obtained from The Graduate School, 250 University Hall,
230 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Candidates must agree to be in residence
at OSU for the tenure of their fellowship. They must also agree, as part
of the fellowship, to function as a resource person to the Jewish community
in a way that is mutually beneficial to the student and to the targeted
program, in consultation with the director of the Melton Center. Application
Deadline is February 1, 2002. To apply, students should send a copy of
their full Graduate School application, including transcripts, 3 letters
of academic recommendation, GRE scores (if applicable), a statement of
academic purpose, and a writing sample to:
T. M. Rudavsky, Director
Melton Center for Jewish Studies
The Ohio State University
306 Dulles Hall
230 W. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1311
(614) 292-0967, FAX (614) 292-8838
e-mail: rudavsky.1@osu.edu
Maurea Al-Khouri
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6. Introduction of David Sheby to the Discussion list (Sheby)
[Note from Editor/Moderator Aviva Ben-Ur: new subscribers to the Sephardi/Mizrahi
Studies Caucus Discussion List are encouraged to send in a brief biography
as a means of introducing themselves to other readers. The Discussion
List warmly welcomes David Sheby!]
From: David Sheby <hosp@voicenet.com>
Date: Monday, November 5, 2001 4:30 PM
I'm not a professional in Judaica .. I'm just a dilettante hence I haven't
any affiliation or publication of relevance.
My Ph.D. is in Engineering from Caltech (1978). I am President of a small
boutique R&D firm involved in aerospace activities.
My paternal grandparents are from Gallipoli (the city). In my "spare
time" I've been studying Talmud for the past 11 years. My interests
are in:
a) history of Gallipoli as preserved in rabbinical responsa and Ottoman
sources
b) Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) correspondence of Ottoman Sephardim
c) consistency of hermeneutics within the Talmud
d) Egyptian motifs in the Exodus story
In my spare time I write my own "commentaries" on various topics
of interest.
I am a Life Member of Sephardic House, and was their advisor (no longer)
for determining the Sephardic genealogical emphasis/content of their current
website. I am now "volunteering" "spare time" with
the Foundation for the Advancement of Sephardic Studies and Culture (FASSC)
on various long term projects.
David Sheby
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7. Lecture on Cuba's Secret Jews: Brandeis University (Brooks)
From: Marilyn Brooks <mbrooks@brandeis.edu
>
Via: Lorraine E. Roses <lroses@wellesley.edu>
Date: Sunday, November 11, 2001 10:27 AM
LECTURE ON CUBA'S SECRET JEWS!!!! BY LATINA WRITER ACHY OBEJAS
"Days of Awe: The Diasporic Experience of Cuba's Secret Jews"
A reading and talk by the author Achy Obejas
Friday November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Shiffman 219,
Brandeis University
Sponsored by Latin Aemrican Studies, Romance and Comparative Literature,
and Women's Studies at Brandeis. For more info, contact Marilyn Brooks
at
781-736-2293 or at mbrooks@brandeis.edu
Marilyn Brooks
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8. Seeking Speakers on Contemporary Jews in Muslim Societies (Kahn)
From: Gopher Information Service <gopher@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>
Date: Thursday, November 8, 2001 1:16 PM
The following results from your form (http://www.princeton.edu/~rsimon/mailform.html)
were submitted on 11/8/2001:
My name is Dr. Susan Kahn and I am the Senior Research Director at the
Hadassah International Research Institute on Jewish Women at Brandeis
University. We are organizing a symposium entitled "JEWISH WOMEN
FROM
MUSLIM SOCIETIES RESPOND TO SEPTEMBER 11 AND ITS AFTERMATH" on Monday
December 10, 2001 - to be held at Brandeis University. We have invited
a range of speakers, both academics and non-academics, including one
from Iran, to address the following questions:
What do current events mean for Jews who remain in Muslim societies?
What stories and impressions can presenters share about Jewish-Muslim
relations and what can we learn from them? How do current events affect
one's self-perception as a Jew from a Muslim society?
I am writing to inquire as to whether you may know interested parties
who would like to attend the above event, which is free and open to the
public. We hope the symposium will provide an important forum for discussion
and debate about the current situation.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Susan Kahn
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