Jewish Studies Program

The Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop in the History of the Jewish Book

The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Library and the Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, are pleased to announce the sixth annual Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop to be held on May 7-8 (Sunday-Monday), 2006, at CAJS.

In a slight departure from previous years, this year's Workshop will be led by two current fellows at CAJS, Professors Chava Turniansky and Joseph Hacker, both of the Hebrew University, each of whom will teach one day of the Workshop. Professor Turniansky's topic will be the Early Yiddish Book, and will cover both the manuscript age and the early printed book through the beginning of the 16th century as well as illustrated Yiddish books. Professor Hacker will deal with the Jewish printed book in the Sephardic world with particular emphasis upon the early Ottoman Empire, including books in Ladino.

The workshop is open to professors and independent scholars, professional librarians in the field of Jewish and related studies, and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies. Attendance at previous workshops is not a prerequisite for admission.Because much of the Workshop will be devoted to the reading of Hebrew texts like colophons, it is necessary that all participants be able to read non-vocalized Hebrew texts.

For faculty and professionals, tuition is $250. In addition to attendance and all materials for the workshop, the tuition includes two or three nights in a hotel (double-occupancy) for the nights of May 6 and 7 (with the option of May 5), and all meals and refreshments (all kosher) during the course of the workshop. Graduate students may apply for a full scholarship to the workshop. N.B. To apply for the scholarship, a graduate student should write us giving the details of his or her academic program and a brief statement explaining how the workshop will further his or her academic studies. S/he should also ask a faculty advisor to write us a letter of recommendation on the student's behalf.

Attendance is limited. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please notify us immediately. A non-refundable deposit of $100 must be received by Jan. 15, and full payment by March 1. Make checks payable to "Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania."

Please address all correspondence to:
Lehmann Workshop
c/o Jewish Studies Program
711 Williams Hall
255 S. 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
215-898-6654

The Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop in the History of the Jewish Book has been made possible by a generous contribution from the Manfred and Anne Lehmann Foundation along with grants from Mr. Albert Friedberg, the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, and the University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation.

Graduate students, faculty and librarians at the 2005 Lehmann Workshop.

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