European Association for Jewish Studies

Welcome to the EAJS website

Moses Maimonides, Guide for the Perplexed, end of part 1. Cod Hebr 37 fol 112b. © The Royal Library, Copenhagen The European Association for Jewish Studies (EAJS) is the sole umbrella organisation for Europe representing the academic field of Jewish Studies. Its primary aim is to encourage and support the research and teaching of Jewish studies at university level in Europe, and other places of higher education and learning.

The EAJS was founded as a voluntary academic association in 1981. Among its activities are the support and organisation of congresses and colloquia, the publication of the European Journal of Jewish Studies (EJJS), and the hosting of the Online Directory of Jewish Studies in Europe. Additionally, the Funders Database provides EAJS members with information about funding resources in Jewish Studies.

Membership of the Association is open to all with an active scholarly interest in Jewish studies.

Please note that questions relating to the forthcoming EAJS Congress should be directed to the conference team in Krakow. The conference has its own website and email addresses. These are as follows:

Website: http://eajs2018.uj.edu.pl/en

Email for questions relating to conference registration, payments, fees and invoices: konferencje@uj.edu.pl

Email for questions relating to travel bursaries, scheduling and letters of acceptance: eajs.congress2018@uj.edu.pl

The Perilman Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Duke Center for Jewish Studies.

Duke Center for Jewish Studies The Perilman Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides a stipend of $47,500 per year, as well as benefits, for one full year. The Fellow will be expected to be in residence, to conduct research in Duke's library and archival … [Further Information]

New Position. Loti Smorgon Chair of Contemporary Jewish Life and Culture.

Loti Smorgon Chair of Contemporary Jewish Life and Culture Job No.: 581419 Location: Caulfield campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply Enjoy the … [Further Information]

New Position. Pratt Foundation Chair of Jewish Civilisation and Director, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation.

Pratt Foundation Chair of Jewish Civilisation and Director, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation Job No.: 581415 Location: Caulfield campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: A competitive remuneration … [Further Information]

New Publication. “The Sarajevo Haggadah, History and Art.” A new facsimile of the Sarajevo Haggadah.

A new facsimile of the Sarajevo Haggadah The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is pleased to announce that after two years of dedicated work we have published a new facsimile of the Sarajevo Haggadah. This edition includes the facsimile … [Further Information]

Online Course. “Bridging the Great Divide: the Jewish-Muslim Encounter”. Woolf institute, Cambridge.

Woolf institute, Cambridge Online course: Bridging the Great Divide: the Jewish-Muslim Encounter Despite their closeness in belief and practice, today, Jewish-Muslim interactions are often the source of intense religious conflict. With the current … [Further Information]

Conference. “Thinking Jewish Modernity in the Feminine: Jewish Women Writers and Thinkers in the 20th and 21st Centuries”. University of Antwerp. 5 – 6 December 2018.

Thinking Jewish Modernity in the Feminine: Jewish Women Writers and Thinkers in the 20th and 21st Centuries International conference 5-6 December 2018 University of Antwerp - Hof van Liere Prinsstraat 13 - 2000 Antwerp Conference organized by … [Further Information]

Colloquium. La réception ou l’oubli d’Elie Wiesel dans le monde francophone et yiddishophone? University of Antwerp. 25-26 October 2018

La réception ou l'oubli d'Elie Wiesel dans le monde francophone et yiddishophone? International colloquium 25-26 October 2018 University of Antwerp - Hof van Liere Prinsstraat 13b - 2000 Antwerp Colloquium organized by the Institute of Jewish … [Further Information]

Call for Papers. Western Jewish Studies Association Conference. California. 5-6 May 2019. Deadline: 30 November 2018.

Western Jewish Studies Association Conference CFP May 5-6, 2019 California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus Palm Desert, CA Scholars of Jewish Studies, including graduate students, are invited to submit proposals for papers … [Further Information]

Call for Papers. “Jewish Literatures and Cultures in Southeastern Europe. Experiences, Positions, Memory”. University of Graz, 16 ˗ 17 September 2019. Deadline: 16 December 2018.

Call for Papers Conference “Jewish Literatures and Cultures in Southeastern Europe. Experiences, Positions, Memory” University of Graz, 16 ˗ 17 September 2019 The regions of Southeastern Europe are characterised in historical as well as in … [Further Information]

Call for Papers. “Demonology” (the nature and characteristics of demonic beings in Jewish and/or Christian sources from the Biblical period to Late Antiquity). Deadline: 31 December 2018.

Call for Papers : Demonology Interest in ancient Jewish and Christian beliefs about demons has grown significantly in recent decades. Particular consideration has been given to the influence of other cultures (e.g. Zoroastrian traditions), the … [Further Information]

Conference. “The Use and Dissemination of Religious Knowledge in Antiquity”. SOAS, University of London. 5 – 7 November 2018.

Conference: "The Use and Dissemination of Religious Knowledge in Antiquity" SOAS, University of London (in cooperation with the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo) 5 - 7 November 2018 This conference will investigate whether and to what … [Further Information]

New Position. Assistant Professor of Religion Hebrew Bible. Clemson University.

Clemson University Department of Philosophy and Religion Assistant Professor of Religion Hebrew Bible The Clemson University Department of Philosophy and Religion invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Religion in the area … [Further Information]

International Workshop. Ancient Jewish Magic. University of Bern. 31 October – 2 November 2018

International Workshop Ancient Jewish Magic University of Bern. Institute for Jewish studies 31 October – 2 November 2018 For further information, please contact Chaja V. Duerrschnabel vera.duerrschnabel@theol.unibe.ch Laenggassstrasse … [Further Information]

Conference. “Psalms in Rituals from Antiquity to the Present”. The University of Erfurt. 24 – 26 October 2018.

CONFERENCE IN ERFURT: PSALMS IN RITUALS FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE PRESENT (OCT 24-26, 2018) Although the origins of the Psalms of the Hebrew Bible and their original Sitz im Leben remain hidden in the history of Israel yet to be uncovered, the Psalms … [Further Information]

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