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Elisheva Baumgarten Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the Hebrew University

Elisheva Baumgarten Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the Hebrew University

6 July, 2025

Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten, a leading scholar in the social and religious history of the Jews of medieval northern Europe (1000–1350), has been elected Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the Hebrew University. Her work focuses on the social history of Jewish communities in medieval urban centers, with particular attention to the daily interactions between Jews and Christians. She is especially committed to uncovering the lives of those absent from written sources, with a special interest in women and gender hierarchies.

Centennial Celebration of the Institute of Jewish Studies at Hebrew University: International Conference on "Jewish Studies Between the Past and the Future"

Centennial Celebration of the Institute of Jewish Studies at Hebrew University: International Conference on "Jewish Studies Between the Past and the Future"

8 January, 2025

This January 7-9, 2025, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is hosting an international conference celebrating 100 years since the establishment of its Institute of Jewish Studies. The conference, titled “Jewish Studies Between the Past and the Future,” will bring together leading scholars, policymakers, and public figures to reflect on a century of achievements and envision the future of Jewish Studies.