Philip Alexander student prize 2020

Undergraduate student prize in Jewish Studies. The winner for 2020 is Sarah Adams for a dissertation on 'The Halakhic Question: Defining Jewish Identity in Reform Judaism in the UK' (supervised by Katja Stuerzenhofecker). This £100 prize is awarded annually to the student with 'the highest grade in a Jewish Studies-related module or dissertation' at the University of Manchester. It honours the Centre's first co-director Philip Alexander, FBA. Further information.

New appointment

Jewish Studies postdoctoral researcher. The Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Religions and Theology are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz (PhD, UCL) as a postdoctoral researcher for 2020-22. Her project is called ‘One Step Further on your Jewish Journey’: An Ethnographical Study of the History of Limmud'. We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Taylor-Guthartz on her appointment and look forward to welcoming her to the Department and the Centre in September.

New publication

Israel Studies. Moshe Behar has had an article published on a number of websites including the University of Notre Dame. In his article Moshe reflects on what the possible endgame is for the Israeli annexation of Palestinian land that is now being explored with the support of the US government. Further information.

Blog entry, 50 Jewish Objects

50 Jewish Objects Artwork. As part of the activities of the 50 Jewish Objects project, creative pieces are commissioned for contemporary artists in response to selected artefacts from the John Rylands Library and the research produced by Dr Stefania Silvestri. The second blogpost by artist Leo Mercer has now been published. Leo is creating poems inspired by the 50 Jewish Objects. Further information.

Scriptural Encounters

Reading challenging sacred texts. Scriptural Encounters bring together different faiths to debate and discuss controversial topics. This is a new series on the position of women in the Abrahamic faiths. The final session will be by Zoom on Thursday 16 July 2020 from 4pm-5:30. Further information.