Thursday, February 24, 2011

Symposium March 18: Within the Boundaries: Jews and Others in Medieval French Culture

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ARTS & SCIENCES

JEWISH STUDIES PROGRAM | MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES PROGRAM HUMANITIES CENTER | DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH AND ITALIAN


Present a Symposium

WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES:
JEWS AND OTHERS IN MEDIEVAL FRENCH CULTURE


FRIDAY MARCH 18, 1-4:30 PM
602 CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING (PITT HUMANITIES CENTER)


KIRSTEN FUDEMAN
Assistant Professor of French, University of Pittsburgh
“WHAT FRENCH AND FRANCE MEANT TO MEDIEVAL JEWS”


SHARON KINOSHITA
Professor of Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz; Fellow, Pitt Humanities Center
“MULTILINGUAL FRANCE, GLOBAL FRENCH”


DEEANA KLEPPER
Associate Professor of Religion and History; Chair, Dept. of Religion, Boston University
“RECOVERING LOST LETTERS: THE LITERARY STUDY OF CROSS-CULTURAL ENCOUNTER AND NEW DIRECTIONS IN MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN HISTORY”

Monday, February 21, 2011

Film at CMU: March 2

The CMU International Film Festival: Faces of Migration
Presents



facing
separations
a special
preview event
March 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM
McConomy Auditorium, Carnegie
Mellon University


"So is this my new identity?
Am I a 'Brazilian'? Or 'a Latin American living in Europe'? Or 'the
daughter of a Holocaust survivor'?"
¨CAndr¨¦a Seligmann Silva,
Director
Andr¨¦a, a Brazilian
filmmaker living in Amsterdam, begins to explore she and her siblings'
impulse to leave their home country. From hours of conversation, she
derives a theme: their mother, who had a psychotic crisis. This
autobiographical film depicts one woman's search through her own history
of movements.

Critically-acclaimed
director Mieke Bal will make a special journey from the Netherlands to
host an interactive panel discussion on the intricate identity of the
Jewish migrant. Authentic Middle Eastern food will be provided by Sababa
prior to the screening. Guests may enter a raffle to win a dining gift
certificate!

For more
information, check out our website!

general $7 | $4 students
(Free to Carnegie
Mellon students and faculty, and students at The University of Pittsburgh,
Duquesne University, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh) Tickets available
at the door or at cmu.edu/faces.
Supported by the Graduate
Program for Cultural Studies at the University of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Jewish Film Forum.

Five years since its
inception, the Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival continues
to celebrate the art of filmmaking and the themes that define our
contemporary social landscape. Through the power of independent
film, The Carnegie Mellon Film Festival: Faces of Migration
brings the intricacies surrounding migration to life. By focusing
attention on unique individuals caught up in constantly shifting
circumstances, these films both move us and enrich us by helping us
better comprehend the current issues surrounding modern migration.
Visit us at cmu.edu/faces!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Summer Session at Pitt

Summer at Pitt
Summer Sessions 2011
Enroll in summer classes at the University of Pittsburgh! Summer sessions at Pitt allow you to:

Earn Credits
Choose from more than 500 courses during the 4-week, 6-week, 12-week, and full term sessions to catch up or get ahead of schedule for graduation. Flexible scheduling allows you to pick up extra credits and still have time for summer jobs, internships, and family vacations.

Engage Your Mind
Make the most of your summer! Achieve your academic goals by completing general education or major requirements during convenient day and evening hours.

Explore the Possibilities
Discover new areas of interest or explore specialized topics without the pressure of a full class load.

http://www.summer.pitt.edu/

Summer Study Trip to Italy

Subject: Study Trip to Italy May 23-June 24
Applications are invited from students interested in a study trip to Florence, Siena, and Venice May 23-June 24 focusing on the conditions and culture of Jewish life in Renaissance Italy. The course, sponsored by the Jewish Studies program at the University of Maryland, will combine class room lectures with touring of Jewish and general Renaissance sites, opportunities for personal research, and a chance to experience life in Italy. For further information on this 3-credit course, contact the course instructor, Professor Bernard Cooperman, cooperma@umd.edu. Course information and application forms are available online at http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/content.cfm?id=3D3610.
Special provisions will be made for observance of the Sabbath and =
kashrut.

Present your research or creative work in a new venue sponsored by Pitt

SHOWCASE
Presenting Scholarship, Research and Creative Work in the Humanities and Social Sciences Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 4pm-6pm, William Pitt Union Ballroom

Call for Presenters

Dr. John Twyning, Associate Dean for Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Studies, invites all undergraduates in the social sciences and humanities to submit abstracts of projects to SHOWCASE, an inaugural event that recognizes original work in these disciplines.

We are looking for scholarly, research or creative work in the social sciences or humanities disciplines that was completed by undergraduates currently enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences and that was supervised or evaluated by University of Pittsburgh faculty.

Students selected to present at SHOWCASE on the basis of their abstracts may select one of two forms of presentation:

* Poster Presentation
* Oral Presentation (15 minutes). This may be a paper, reading of
original creative work, short performance, or talk accompanied by PowerPoint slides or displayed works.


Submission Guidelines

* Applicants must be undergraduate students currently enrolled in the
School of Arts & Sciences.
* Each submission must include an abstract and a Nomination Form.
Your abstract is to be on 1 page that includes your name as author, the title, the abstract (usually between 250-300 words, but no more than 450 words using Times New Roman, size 12 font), and the faculty sponsor's name. Submit your abstract with the Nomination Form, completed and signed by the student and the sponsoring faculty member under whose guidance the original work was produced.

The Nomination Form is available in the Office of Experiential Learning in
B-4 Thaw Hall and at

http://www.as.pitt.edu/undergraduate/experience/pdf/showcase_nom_form.pdf

Submit your abstracts and Nomination Forms to OEL, B-4 Thaw Hall,
by Friday, March 4, 2011.

Send any questions to Dr. Bender (ghb1@pitt.edu),
Dr. Fudeman (fudeman@pitt.edu) or Dr. Heely (meh33@pitt.edu).

Two Summer Yiddish Programs: New York City or Western Massachusetts

LEARN YIDDISH THIS SUMMER:

for the city mouse:

The Uriel Weinreich Program in Yiddish Language, Literature and, Culture
of Bard College and YIVO Institute
APPLY NOW ONLINE:
www.bard.edu/bard-yivo

The Uriel Weinreich Summer Program of Bard College and YIVO offers peerless instruction in Yiddish language, and an in-depth exploration of the literature and culture of East European/American Jewry.

Dates: June 20-July 29, 2011
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15
Admission Application Deadline: April 15

"YIVO's summer Yiddish program is a gem, a long-running, splendid institution that has left its imprint on so many of us who rely on Yiddish for work and pleasure."
Steven J. Zipperstein, Daniel E. Koshland Professor in Jewish Culture and History, Stanford University

For more details see our website: www.bard.edu/bard-yivo

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
15 West 16th Street
New York, New York 10011
www.yivo.org

for the country mouse
Dear Colleague,

Apologies for the late notice, but I wanted to reach out directly to you. I’m writing to tell you about a terrific opportunity for your best and brightest students, and one that is tuition-free. I’m particularly proud of this year’s program because of the addition of research and publication opportunities for our top students.

We have a few more openings for the Steiner Summer Program at the Yiddish Book Center, a 7-week program running from June 12 through July 29 in Amherst, Massachusetts. The program is intensive, providing 3 hours of Yiddish language instruction every day (beginning or continuing levels), as well as a course in Yiddish culture, advanced research, conference presentations, the Paper Bridge Summer Arts Festival, and a three-day tour of Yiddish New York. Program details, application form and instructions are at: http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/steiner-summer-program.

We’ll need your students’ applications and materials by March 1. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at david.shneer@colorado.edu or 303-492-7143.

David Shneer
Academic Director
Steiner Summer Program at the Yiddish Book Center

Associate Professor, History
Director, Program in Jewish Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder

Ray Naar Book lecture and book signing

Psi Chi, Pitt's Honor Society in Psychology Presents:

A BOOK SIGNING


When: Friday, February 25 at 3:00 pm

Where: The Martin Room, 4th Floor of
Sennott Square (above Panera)

Dr. Ray Naar has been a psychotherapist for 49 years. A survivor of the Holocaust, Dr. Naar has recently written a book entitled

“Rachamim: From Darkness into Light”

a fictional account of a Holocaust survivor as he copes with the memories of his experiences. Dr. Naar will speak about his book as well as answer questions about his career and life experience. He will also bring copies of his book for purchase and to sign.
This event is open to everyone. Please join us to hear Dr. Naar’s incredible story.

Refreshments will be provided.

Questions: Sorc+psichi@pitt.edu

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Repost: Reminder Deadline Monday!

ETHEL M. HALPERN AWARD IN JEWISH STUDIES
PROGRAM IN JEWISH STUDIES

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:

ETHEL M. HALPERN AWARD IN JEWISH STUDIES
for Undergraduate Jewish Studies students at the University of Pittsburgh
funded by the Ethel M. Halpern Endowed Fund for Students.

APPLICATIONS DUE: Monday February 14, 2011, 4 pm.

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for funding for any of the following purposes:
• travel or living expenses associated with a study abroad experience involving Jewish studies;
• travel or living expenses associated with participation in a summer language program in Hebrew, Yiddish, or another language relevant to Jewish studies;
• travel or living expenses associated with participation in an unpaid internship program connected to Jewish studies;
• travel expenses related to other study or research in Jewish studies;
• purchase of books or other materials related to research in Jewish studies.

Awards of up to $1000 each will be made for projects in the Summer of 2011 or during Academic Year 2011-2012.
Halpern Awards may be held in conjunction with other University and external funding in cases where the project costs exceed $1000.

The following application materials must be received in the Jewish Studies office, 2604 Cathedral of Learning, by 4 pm, Monday February 14:

• a statement of purpose explaining the proposed activities and how the activities will further the student’s undergraduate studies;
• a budget of anticipated expenses, including a list of other aid applied for, and a statement of the amount (up to $1000) requested from the Halpern Fund
• an official transcript from Pitt and any previous undergraduate institutions;
• a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the student’s work in Jewish Studies

Eligibility:
• Full-time undergraduates in the School of Arts and Sciences
• Have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one Jewish studies class (including Hebrew language) at the University of Pittsburgh

For any questions about the award, please contact:
Adam Shear, Director, Jewish Studies, ashear@pitt.edu.

Friday, February 4, 2011

The Jewish Theological Seminary Undergraduate Jewish Studies Award

The Jewish Theological Seminary Excellence in Jewish Studies Award recognizes outstanding college sophomores or juniors who have demonstrated serious interest and ability in the field of Jewish Studies.

Interested students should complete the attached form and submit an essay or paper written for a Jewish Studies course during their sophomore or junior year of college. Essays or papers should be submitted in .doc format and attached to the submission form. Award recipients will receive a signed volume published by a current JTS faculty member and a $250 cash award.

How to enter:
Please complete the online form and attach an essay or paper.

OR

Mail a copy of your essay or paper along with your full name, email address, phone, current mailing address, college or university name, major, expected year of graduation and faculty advisor’s name to:
Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz
The Jewish Theological Seminary
3080 Broadway
New York, NY 10027 USA
Tel: 212 678-8827
e-mail: shschwartz@jtsa.edu


The deadline for submitting an essay or paper is March 1, 2011. Award recipients will be notified by April 1, 2011.

Summer Internships in Warsaw

2011 CIVITAS SUMMER PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN WARSAW, POLAND (May1/June 1 - July 31, 2011) in ENGLISH. www.globaleducationleadership.org

The summer internship program supervised by Collegium Civitas includes 25-30 hours of internship per week. Students can apply for a minimum of 4-week and up to 12-week internships, beginning anytime between May 1 and June 30. The summer internships end usually around July 31 though it might be extended to August. Interested students can also register for credited academic and internship seminars and a Polish language course.

INTERNSHIPS (IN ENGLISH)
The program offers a unique opportunity for a limited number of students to undertake full-time summer professional internships in various public and non-profit organizations in Warsaw, Poland that focus, among others, on:
- Jewish History, Arts & Culture ,
- History, Arts & Culture
- Human Rights, Migration, Refugees ,
- European Integration, International Politics, Diplomacy
- Government, Legal and Constitutional Affairs
- Media, Media Advertising, Journalism
- Civil Society and Local Community Development, Civic Education,
- Public health, humanitarianism
- Economics, Business, Finance
- Quantitative Research and Statistics
- Environment

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Perspective students are encouraged to review comments of the program alumni, including their work completed during previous editions of the summer internship program. The information can be accessed here .

APPLICATION
Graduate and undergraduate students can apply. Civitas summer internship program has a rolling admission and interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to the program anytime until April 10 or April 20 depending on the starting date of the internship. Application forms and requested documents .


CONTACT
Inquiries about the program can be directed to Olena Tregub, Executive Director, Global Educational Leadership, at olenatregub@globaleducationleadership.org or tel. 646 670 6089. For more information about the program, application form and costs click here

YIVO Institute Summer Internship Program

In 2010, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research launched a summer internship program for undergraduates and recent graduates. The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the remarkable world of East European Jewish history and culture through YIVO's scholarly activites and its extensive holdings in its world-renowned library and archives.

In 2011, YIVO is offering 10 internships on a competitive basis in various areas of the Institute. Please find our 2011 Internship Program Information and Application form. Deadline for applications is March 15,
2011 at _www.yivo.org_.

Thank you very much for your assistance and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

/Suzanne Leon/
/Senior Administrator/
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Direct Tel 917.606.8227

Grant for Graduate Study in Israel Studies

Planning for a career in academia?

Interested in Israel Studies?

The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) is pleased to offer five
*$15,000 awards*
to students interested in pursuing _academic careers_ in fields related to the study of Israel.

This highly competitive award is open to *seniors* applying to graduate programs, *MA students* entering Ph.D. programs, and *doctoral candidates*.

The competition is open only
to*U.S. citizens.*

Proposals from candidates in all disciplines with an
Israel focus are welcome.

Complete applications, /including transcripts and references/, must be received by *March 1, 2011*.

Eligibility Requirements and application materials are available: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/isdf/isdfawards.html

Masters in Jewish-Christian Relations, Cambridge, England

The course offers you a unique opportunity to familiarize
yourself in depth with Jewish-Christian relations from a
variety of disciplinary perspectives (including history,
sociology, political, cultural and biblical studies)
and
acquire a Master’s degree from one of the world’s foremost
universities that will significantly enhance your career
prospects. Committed to the highest academic standards,
this rigorous scholarly programme is offered by the
University of Cambridge in conjunction with the Centre for
the Study of Jewish–Christian Relations (Woolf Institute).
The MSt is open to applicants of all ages and cultural,
academic and professional backgrounds.
www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/cjcr
Residential and e-learning option
You can pursue the course residentially in
Cambridge or via e-learning. Students in
both modes undertake the same reading,
access the same material and complete the
same assignments. E-learners can join all
plenary lectures, workshops and research
seminars via the Internet.
Entry requirements
You will ordinarily need a good first degree,
though not necessarily in a relevant
discipline if you can demonstrate sufficient
subject-related competence. Applicants who
find they do not meet the MSt entry
requirements may want to build up a
stronger profile by taking the Introduction
to the Study of Jews, Christians and Muslims
in contemporary Europe in conjunction
with the University of Cambridge Advanced
Diploma in the Study of Religion that is
currently in the process of being approved.
Programme structure
In your first year, you take four taught
papers (Foundations, Scripture, History,
Culture) each assessed by one 4,000-word
essay. In the second year, you focus
exclusively on your 15,000-word
dissertation. You may also choose to spend
part (or all) of your second year working on
your dissertation at one of the Czech,
German, or Polish universities with whom
we already have, or are currently in the
process of establishing, Erasmus agreements.
If you are thinking of pursuing a relevant
PhD after the MSt, the Faculty of Divinity
may recognize the MSt as the first year of
study towards your doctorate.
Fees
The fees are £4900 altogether for both
years. You will also need to pay college
fees of ca. £350-400. Bursaries are
available depending on academic merit
and financial circumstances.
The Master of Studies (MSt) in The Study of
Jewish-Christian Relations

Introduction to Holocaust Studies at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

SEMINAR FOR ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE, M.A., AND EARLY PH.D.
STUDENTS: INTRODUCTION TO HOLOCAUST STUDIES THROUGH THE RECORDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRACING SERVICE COLLECTION AT THE U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2011 SEMINAR FOR ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE, M.A., AND EARLY PH.D. STUDENTS

INTRODUCTION TO HOLOCAUST STUDIES THROUGH THE RECORDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRACING SERVICE COLLECTION AT THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is pleased to invite nominations for the seminar Introduction to Holocaust Studies through the International Tracing Service (ITS) Collection at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, designed for advanced undergraduate, M.A., and early Ph.D. students. The seminar is scheduled for August 1-9, 2011 at the United States Holocaust = Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

This seminar is the fourth in a series designed to encourage the use of the recently opened archival holdings of the ITS. The objective of this seminar is to acquaint promising advanced undergraduate, M.A., and early Ph.D. students with Holocaust Studies through this rich and diverse collection's records. Nominations are welcome for students enrolled at North American colleges and universities in all relevant academic disciplines, including history, political science, literature, Jewish = studies, psychology, sociology, geography, and others. Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2011.

For the complete program announcement please see:
http://www.ushmm.org/research/center/itsprograms/announcement/?content=3D=
its&year=3D2011

Short Courses on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Israeli – Palestinian Programmes:
Political Science and Middle East Studies
Israel, 2011

Dear Dr. Adam Shear,

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is never far from anyone's mind these days, and while the mainstream media can certainly provide some of the more important facts and figures, the only way to truly develop a better understanding of the conflict's background and complexities is to visit the area and meet the people behind the headlines.

With this in mind, the Galilee International Management Institute has designed a programme aimed at providing firsthand exposure to various aspects of the situation, delving deeply into the issues through classroom lectures, meetings with representatives of Palestinian and Israeli NGOs, a visit to the West Bank (including a visit to a Jewish settlement), meetings with people from Arab villages in Israel, a panel discussion with representatives from Israeli political parties across the political spectrum, and much more.


The programme’s academic director is Dr. Mahmoud Yazbak, Senior Lecturer for the Department of Middle Eastern History, University of Haifa. Lectures will be given by Palestinian and Israeli academics and other experts, and will offer a balanced view of the situation in the region.


The programme is intended for students of history, political science and Middle East studies, as well as professionals interested in the Middle East, and registration for both 2011 sessions – summer and winter (July 4-28, 2011 and December 28, 2011 – Jan 9, 2012) – is now open. We would appreciate you bringing this programme to the attention of the students at your university. A limited number of tuition scholarships will be available to qualified candidates. Students who are interested should contact the Programme Director, Mrs. Shiri Salant Fein, at: ssalant@galilcol.ac.il


Sincerely yours,

Mrs. Shiri Salant-Fein
Programme Director
Centre of Middle East and Religious Studies
Galilee International Management Institute
Israel

CC: Mrs. Shoshi Norman
Director Middle East and Religious Studies Centre
Galilee International Management Institute
snorman@galilcol.ac.il

Scholarship for Graduate Study: Modern Jewish History, Queen Mary, London

The School of History, Queen Mary, University of London
is delighted to advertise its
LBI Studentship in Modern Jewish History
This PhD Studentship is the product of the alliance between the Leo Baeck Institute
London and the School of History at Queen Mary, University of London, and will be
awarded to an outstanding candidate with a research project in the field of modern
Jewish History. This includes projects in political, social and cultural history, as well
as the history of science and intellectual history, to be undertaken under the
supervision of one of the School's experts.
The successful applicant will be enrolled in the PhD programme at Queen Mary and
is expected to attend training and other events at the College. The Studentship
includes fees and maintenance for 3 years starting in September 2011 at the
research council rate (currently £15,590 per year). More information on the
Studentship and how to apply can be found here:
http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/index.html
Please contact Professor Miri Rubin, m.e.rubin@qmul.ac.uk, with enquiries.
The deadline for applications is 21 February 2011