Jewish Studies in America: Past, Present and Future
Jewish Studies in America: Past, Present and Future
A conference honoring forty years of Jewish Studies at the University of Maryland that will bring together leadings scholars of Jewish Studies from around the country.
Conference Schudule:
All events are taking place in 1100 Tawes Hall. Directions to Tawes can be located here and parking information can be located here.
Sunday, November 16
9:45 - 10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:00-10:55 Roundtable I The Future of Jewish Languages and Literatures in America: Hebrew, Yiddish, and Comparative Literature
Chair: Bernard Cooperman (University of Maryland)
Participants: Alan Mintz (Jewish Theological Seminary of America), Adi Mahalel (University of Maryland), Sheila Jelen (University of Maryland),
11:00 – 11:55 Roundtable II Re-Presenting Ancient Judaism on Campus -- Progress and Challenges
Chair: Matthew Suriano (University of Maryland)
Participants: Adele Berlin (University of Maryland), Maxine Grossman (University of Maryland), Hayim Lapin (University of Maryland)
Noon-12:45 Lunch (by invitation only)
1:00-1:55 Roundtable III Israel Studies and Jewish Studies -- Separate and Together
Chair: Eric Zakim (University of Maryland)
Participants: Pamela Nadell (American University), Marsha L. Rozenblit (University of Maryland,Yoram Peri (University of Maryland)
2:00-3:00 Presentation The University of Maryland Impact Study on Jewish Studies Alumni
Chair: Rachel Manekin, University of Maryland
Participants: Kris Marsh (University of Maryland) , Rona Sheramy (Association of Jewish Studies)
3:00-3:15 Coffee
3:15-4:15 Roundtable IV Jewish Studies and the Jewish Community: Changing Relationships
Chair: Charles Manekin, University of Maryland
Participants: Jenna Weissman Joselit (George Washington University), Noam Pianko (University of Washington), David Ruderman (University of Pennsylvania),