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Insights into the Jewish Homeland a Thousand Years Ago
29 October 2019, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
The UCL Institute of Archaeology and Anglo-Israel Archaeological Society will jointly host a lecture by Stefan Reif (University of Cambridge) on 29 October.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Dr Rachael Sparks
Location
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Archaeology Lecture Theatre G6Institute of Archaeology31-34 Gordon SquareLondonWC1H 0PYUnited Kingdom
An exploration of the political and historical background of Jewish communities in the homeland before, during and after the Crusader period. Learn more about the Cairo Genizah and see some remarkable manuscripts; discover what these communities achieved, and how they interacted with those in Babylonia.
The lecture will finish approximately 7:00 pm, followed by questions, then a wine reception; all welcome. Admission free without ticket.
Further details
- Queries may be directed to the AIAS at secretary@aias.org.uk or to Rachael Sparks at r.sparks@ucl.ac.uk
- Further information at: http://aias.org.uk/lectures-forthcoming/
About the Speaker
Stefan Reif
Emeritus Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies and Fellow of St John’s College at University of Cambridge
Stefan Reif is Emeritus Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies, and Fellow of St John’s College in the University of Cambridge. He also holds senior research posts at the Universities of Haifa and Tel Aviv. Founding Director of the Genizah Research Unit at Cambridge University Library, Professor Reif is author of numerous books and over 400 articles, and has lectured widely across Europe, Israel, Canada and the USA.
More about Stefan Reif