Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Manchester

Dr. Cathy Gelbin discusses the legend of the Golem. The Hulk, Superman and the Terminator are all modern echoes of the Golem, one of the most instantly recognisable icons of Jewish popular culture. Dr Cathy Gelbin has recently published The Golem Returns and on Monday 18 July she will speak to Nigel Soni on BBC Radio Manchester's 'Jewish Citizen Manchester' (95.1 FM / DAB) to explain more about the legend of the Golem.

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