Sam Boyd

Professor Samuel Boyd published his first book: Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel

Feb. 20, 2021

In Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel, Boyd addresses a long-standing critical issue in biblical scholarship: how does the production of the Bible relate to its larger historical, linguistic, and cultural settings in the ancient Near East? https://brill.com/view/title/39263

Gregg Drinkwater's article has been selected to receive the Wasserman Prize for the best article published in last year's volume of American Jewish History

Feb. 20, 2021

The committee noted: "Gregg Drinkwater's article is an extraordinary, moving, and deftly constructed work of historical scholarship. Drawing on crucial interviews, a wide array of primary sources, and queer theory, the article uncovers a fascinating history of liturgical innovation in late 20th-century American Judaism, demonstrating how 'gay and lesbian Jewish...

Yonatan Malin

Klezmer Institute Awarded NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grant for Klezmer Archive Project

Feb. 18, 2021

The Program in Jewish Studies congratulates Yonatan Malin, who is on a project team that’s been awarded a $50,000 NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grant! "The Klezmer Institute is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Phase I Digital Humanities Access Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities...

Sam Boyd

Samuel L. Boyd's Article in The Conversation

Feb. 12, 2021

From Biden’s giant Bible to Christian flags waved by rioters, ‘religion’ means different things to different people and different eras by Samuel L. Boyd The Bible featured prominently in the inauguration. In fact, three were used in the swearing-in ceremonies – Kamala Harris used both Thurgood Marshall’s and one belonging...

Sam Boyd

Samuel Boyd interview on NPR

Feb. 12, 2021

Samuel Boyd returns to continue our discussion on the article he co-authored with Samira Mehta titled, A justification for unrest? Look no further than the Bible and the Founding Fathers. Samuel L. Boyd is an Assistant Professor in Religious Studies and the Program in Jewish Studies at the University of...

In memoriam: David Shneer z’’l

Feb. 12, 2021

In Gaveb, A Journal of Yiddish Studies posts a memorial blog for David Shneer z’’l We at In geveb are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of David Shneer z”l — brilliant scholar, generous mentor, pathbreaking queer activist, and skilled teacher enthusiastic about sharing his love for yiddishkayt. In honor...

The DYTP Remembers David Shneer

Feb. 12, 2021

THE DYTP MOURNS the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, David Shneer . On two occasions David contributed to the DYTP and his entries are found here and here . Below, members of DYTP’s research team and advisory board reflect on their encounters with David and his work. Joel...

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