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JHSE New Generation Group
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An international group of early career scholars interested in #JewishStudies and #JewishHistory. Proud to be part of the Jewish Historical Society of England.

Contact us via [email protected] and join our mailing list: https://www.jhse.org/general-9
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📣 CfP: New Generation Group Conference “Voice, Narrative, and (Self-)Representation”, UCL, Mon 11 May 2026.
20-min papers on how Jewish lives & stories are voiced, imagined & recorded.
300-word abstract + 100-word bio to [email protected] by 15 Feb 2026.
#JewishStudies
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Rachel is currently working on a new book following this research - The Prince of Yiddish: Story of a Language Lost and Found exploring Yiddish culture past and present will be centred around Stencl’s life story and published by William Collins in March 2027.
#BookSky
January 27, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, we're looking back at some of the work and projects led by Rachel Lichtenstein.

This, from 2013 (and ongoing), explores Hidden Histories:
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Hidden Histories - Rachel Litchenstein
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January 27, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Only 3 weeks until the CfP closes — come join us for our third NGG conference at UCL!
📣 CfP: New Generation Group Conference “Voice, Narrative, and (Self-)Representation”, UCL, Mon 11 May 2026.
20-min papers on how Jewish lives & stories are voiced, imagined & recorded.
300-word abstract + 100-word bio to [email protected] by 15 Feb 2026.
#JewishStudies
January 26, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Come learn Edwardian ballroom dances from a 1909 Jewish dance card in the Gaster Papers!
With dance instructor Susan de Guardiola (USA), Subject Librarian @vrfreedman.bsky.social and myself (talking about Jewish balls).

@uclhjs.bsky.social @artshumsucl.bsky.social @biajs.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Want to make the most of Jewish Book Week with discounted tickets, weekly bundle offers, priority booking, and more?

Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive offers you won't want to miss. Your Jewish Book Week experience is about to get that much better: shorturl.at/eB8QI
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
NGG Social & Networking Event 📣 Join us for a 2026 catch-up: meet other NGG members, share what you’re working on, and chat plans for the year ahead.

🗓 Thu 29 Jan
🕖 19:00–20:00 (UK time)
💻 Online (Zoom)
📩 DM us for the link or email: [email protected]
January 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Introducing NGG Work Groups 🎉

Meet regularly with other PGRs/ECRs in your area of Jewish Studies to exchange writing, swap resources/reading recs, and build networks and future collaborations!

Interested? Fill out this form: forms.gle/QF84jCbwnHdJ...
January 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📣 CfP: New Generation Group Conference “Voice, Narrative, and (Self-)Representation”, UCL, Mon 11 May 2026.
20-min papers on how Jewish lives & stories are voiced, imagined & recorded.
300-word abstract + 100-word bio to [email protected] by 15 Feb 2026.
#JewishStudies
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Need focused writing time? Join our Online Writing Retreat (NGG x Second Temple Early Career Group).
📅 When: Wed 3 Dec 2025
⏰ Time: 13:45-17:15 (UK)
📩 Register: [email protected]

@jewishhistorical.bsky.social #JewishStudies
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🔊 Tomorrow!

Free and open to all: www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📜 Our 2025 bulletin is live! Read a message from our incoming president @bengidley.bsky.social, a report from this year's conference, details of our book prize, the CFP for our 2026 conference @bisa-bkk.bsky.social, reports from institutions & more

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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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We are thrilled to announce a call for our inaugural Yiddish & Hebrew issue edited by @samspinner.bsky.social
Please circulate widely. We are open to work that engages with Jewish literature, culture, and thought in any language.
@hopkinspress.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Happening today!
📣 NGG WIP Seminar: Jews in Medieval Spain

Ana Roda Sánchez | Jews & converts in 15th-c Castile
Carmen Caballero Navas | Jewish women’s medical practice in medieval Iberia

Mon 17 Nov 2025, 19:00–20:00 (UK), online.

Info/Zoom: DM us or email [email protected]

@jewishhistorical.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📣 NGG WIP Seminar: Jews in Medieval Spain

Ana Roda Sánchez | Jews & converts in 15th-c Castile
Carmen Caballero Navas | Jewish women’s medical practice in medieval Iberia

Mon 17 Nov 2025, 19:00–20:00 (UK), online.

Info/Zoom: DM us or email [email protected]

@jewishhistorical.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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This ms contains a Hebrew Psalter which has been annotated by Christian Hebraists and has a Latin translation in the margins. Here is Psalm 150.

BnF MS Hébreu 113; Psalms (Hebrew); 13th century; England; f.133r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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If you know anyone who works on medieval Judaism, please send them this! Binghamton is hiring a Talmud/Rabbinics assistant prof: half in Judaic Studies, half in the Med/Ren center. A killer R1 job for the right person, and not a ton of applicants so far....
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November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Join us in London in July!

CALL FOR PAPERS NOW LIVE

#BIAJS2026 “Space and place in Jewish studies” 13-15 July Birkbeck

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Call for Papers: BIAJS Conference 2026 (13-15 July, Birkbeck, University of London)
CALL FOR PAPERS #BIAJS2026 Space and Place in Jewish Studies British and Irish Association of Jewish Studies Annual Conference 2026 Birkbeck, University of London | July 2026   “there is…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Need focused writing time? Join our Online Writing Retreat (NGG x Second Temple Early Career Group).
📅 When: Wed 5 Nov 2025
⏰ Time: 13:45-17:15 (UK)
📩 Register: [email protected] or [email protected]

@jewishhistorical.bsky.social #JewishStudies
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It's still not too late to apply to be a Rene Cassin #HumanRights #Ambassador.

Bring your passions to the forefront, learn to use your voice, and begin your journey into human rights advocacy.

📅 Deadline: This Sunday, 2nd November

👉 Apply here: lnkd.in/eZrHBe4B
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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📣CfA for a PhD position on Jewish Literary Legacies of Colonialism after Decolonisation, as part of "Ambivalent Pasts: On Jewish Colonial Experiences," a new joint research project of the Institute for Jewish History and Culture, the Institute for European History and the Centre Marc Bloch
Stellenausschreibung:
0,65 Promotionsstelle / Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in »Jewish Literary Legacies of Colonialism after Decolonization« im Rahmen des Projekts »Ambivalent Pasts: On Jewish Colonial Experiences«
Bewerbungsschluss: 12. Dezember 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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On 10 December 2025, the Holocaust and Genocide Research Partnership (HGRP) @hgrporg.bsky.social will be hosting two events with Dr Anna Hájková on her latest book, 'People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust'.
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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On 10 December 2025, the Holocaust and Genocide Research Partnership (HGRP) @hgrporg.bsky.social will be hosting two events with Dr Anna Hájková on her latest book, 'People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust'.
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I’m Dr Rosalie Bernheim, the NGG’s new Network Coordinator! I’m here to help our early-career community connect, create, & grow through events, mentoring, & shared opportunities. Get our newsletter straight to your inbox: www.jhse.org/general-9

#JewishStudies #ECR #JewishHistory
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October 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM