IIAS Jerusalem

Engaging discussion last Monday at IIAS on the relationship between literature, journalism, & conflicts with Odeh Bisharat & Anat Sharon Belais. They explored whether journalism reflects or shapes conflicts & if dialogue is possible in a polarized world. Thanks to all who joined!

Great event last Thursday at IIAS! We celebrated @annagutg's new book, Frankish Jerusalem: The Transformation of a Medieval City in the Latin East. Insightful discussions on Jerusalem’s evolution post-1099 Crusader conquest. Thanks to Hanah, our speakers, & participants!

Second & final day of the "Judæo-Iranian Intellectual Landscapes" workshop @IIAS is underway! Participants are unveiling the hidden treasures of Iranian Jewish heritage. Special thanks to Julia Rubanovich & all speakers! July 9-10 #IIAS #JudæoPersian #JewishHistory #IranianJewry

Last Thursday, IIAS hosted the launch of Menahem Kister's "Ahor va-Kedem: Dynamics of Midrashic Traditions in Second Temple and Rabbinic Literature." Thanks to Yair Furstenberg, Noam Mizrahi, Michael Segal, Cana Werman, Ishay Rosen-Zvi, and Joseph Witztum for their discussions.

Wrapping up the 34th Adv. School in Economic Theory & CS! Big thanks to organizers E. Ben-Porath, M. Feldman, N. Nisan & Gen. Director Eric Maskin. Covered fair division, algorithmic design & more. Grateful for all participants, especially those traveling during turbulent times!

Important book launch event at IIAS, featuring Prof.Simha Gross's "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity." Thank you to chair Julia Rubanovitch, speakers Christine Hayes, Seth Schwartz, Yakir Paz, & Shay Secunda, and of course, Simha Gross, for a great event!

We took our fellows & Board members on a historical tour of ancient Jaffa for our end-of-year event, guided by Eran Tearosh. We explored Jaffa's rich history, from Thutmose III's conquest to its modernization under the Jewish state. Special thanks to organizers & participants!

Important research workshop at IIAS – "Reimagining Jewish Life in the Middle East & North Africa (1800-Present)." Thanks to organizers Lior Sternfeld (#pennstate) and Menashe Anzi (#bengurionuniversity) and participants for insightful contributions! #jewishlife #middleeast

Inspiring forum at IIAS last week with Rajika Shah, Jan Grabowski & Vera Basch Moreen. Rajika discussed post-genocide recovery. Jan introduced his book on the Holocaust's history in Poland, highlighting zealous execution by locals. Vera discussed the rich Judeo-Persian culture.

Engaging Fellows Forum at IIAS last week. Prof. Nicole Immler from @UvH discussed Transformative Justice and restorative justice's role in dismantling systemic harm. Prof. Dennis Halft from @Uni_Trier shared his research into Shiite texts & interfaith dialogue efforts. Inspiring!

Great event yesterday at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies! Benyamin Cohen’s discussion on "The Einstein Effect" was fascinating and enlightening. Thanks to Prof. Hanoch Gutfreund, Dr. Ben Segenreich, Chaya Becker, and the Einstein Archives team! #TheEinsteinEffect

Great fellows forum at IIAS with Prof. Anna Zapalec and Prof. Leora Bilsky. Zapalec challenged the Polish historical narrative on the fate of Jews in WWII. Bilsky discussed how post-WWII political trials shape collective memory and legal norms. #IIAS #History #law

Today, on Yom HaZikaron, we remember the 25,034 lives lost defending Israel and as victims of terror. Our prayers are with IDF personnel, families, and hostages. #BringThemHome #YomHaZikaron

As we celebrate the Jewish New Year, the IIAS family extends warm wishes for a year ahead filled with growth, wisdom, and academic achievements. Shanah Tovah to all our Fellows, Colleagues and partners! #RoshHashanah #IIASCommunity #ShanahTovah #IIAS

Just concluded a Great IIAS Research Workshop with Tamar Herzig & top scholars! Explored the fascinating history of Gender & Enslavement in Mediterranean Europe (1250-1800). Topics ranged from Enslaved Women's experiences to Race Asymmetries across Slaves in Courts.#GenderHistory

Over the last 40 years, our world has been reshaped by an unprecedented wave of tech. advancements. How did it impact society & democracy? Prof. Moshe Vardi, General Director at IIAS, explores this intersection in his "Communication of the ACM" article: buff.ly/44JMqW0

Great opening event last Thursday to welcome our new Fellows at IIAS. Begun by a tour of Jerusalem, offering insights into the city's history and culture. The event concluded with a special dinner, allowing fellows (and staff!) to connect.

The 13th European Melanoma Workshop at the IIAS (Sep 4-6) led by Prof. Yardena Samuels, united experts in melanoma research, exploring genetic, immunological facets, genomics, & novel therapies. Insights shared are shaping melanoma's future. Thanks to all participants! #Melanoma

The IIAS welcomes its new Author in Residence, Odeh Bisharat! With a rich history of literary and social contributions, Odeh's presence promises to be an inspiring addition to our community.

IIAS welcomes 18 new fellows! Among them: 2 Research Groups & 6 Individual Scholars, exploring subjects such as Holocaust Reparations, Medieval Iranian Jewry, Climate Change in Antiquity, History of Health, Christianization of the Roman Empire & many more: iias.huji.ac.il/scholars