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The Light of Learning: Hasidism in Poland on the Eve of the Holocaust
29 May 2025, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Talk by Glenn Dynner on a reassessment of the reconfiguration of hasidic Judaism in the Second Polish Republic during the interwar period
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All | UCL staff | UCL students | UCL alumni
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Sara Benisaac
Location
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online on Zoomvia zoomzoomWC1E 6BTUnited Kingdom
Talk by Glenn Dynner on his recent book, The Light of Learning: Hasidism in Poland on the Eve of the Holocaust, a reassessment of the reconfiguration of hasidic Judaism in the Second Polish Republic during the interwar period. Hasidism in Poland on the Eve of the Holocaust.
About the Speaker
Glenn Dynner
Professor of Religion at Sarah Lawrence College
Professor of Religion, Sarah Lawrence College. BA, Brandeis University. MA, McGill University. PhD, Brandeis University. Scholar of East European Jewry with a focus on the social history of Hasidism and the Haskalah. Author of the book Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society (Koret Publication Award; finalist for the National Jewish Book Award); and Yankel's Tavern: Jews, Liquor and Life in the Kingdom of Poland. Interests include Polish-Jewish relations, Jewish economic history, and popular religion. Recipient of the Fulbright Award. Member (2009) of Katz Center, University of Pennsylvania; and (2010-11) Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University; Senior NEH Fellow at the Center for Jewish History.