Jewish Historical Society Lecture

Jewish history and theology. The Jewish Historical Society Manchester Branch, partnering with The Centre for Jewish Studies, will have its first lecture of 2019 on Wed 30 January at 7.30pm. Philip Alexander (Manchester) will give a talk on "A Non-Jew Looks at Jewish History: Fifty Years Studying and Teaching Judaism." The meeting will be in A113 Samuel Alexander Building, University of Manchester. Further information.

Scriptural Encounters

Reading challenging sacred texts. Scriptural Encounters bring together different faiths to debate and discuss controversial topics. The fourth session will be led by Philip Alexander on the topic of People of the Book: How the Abrahamic Religions interpret their Scriptures, Comparisons and Contrasts. Come along and listen or take part in the debate. 4:00-5:30pm, Thu 17 January 2019, in B2.4 Ellen Wilkinson building, University of Manchester. Further information.

New position, Jewish Studies

Part-time Lecturer Jewish Studies. Applications are welcome for a part-time position in Jewish Studies in the Dept of Religions and Theology at the University of Manchester. Tenure: 14 January 2019 to 13 July 2019. Salary: £36,261 - £39,609 per annum pro rata according to experience (0.64 FTE on grade 6). Deadline: 3 Jan 2019. Further information.

Blog entry, 50 Jewish Objects

Judaica artefacts.  Stefania Silvestri has established a new blog on the 50 Jewish Objects project. Further information.