From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Kiron)
Subject: [ha-Safran]: Workshop: History of the Jewish Book
THE MANFRED R. LEHMANN MEMORIAL MASTER WORKSHOP IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH BOOK
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Library and the Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, are pleased to announce the fourth annual Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop to be held on May 2-3 (Sunday-Monday), 2004, at CAJS. The subject of this year's Workshop will be Hebrew Printing: 1470-1570. Dr. Mordechai Glatzer of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem will again lead the workshop. Dr. Glatzer is one of the world's leading authorities on early Hebrew printing, and this year's workshop will continue the sessions Dr. Glatzer taught last year on the beginnings of Hebrew printing. Attendance at last year's workshop is not, however, a prerequisite for admission to the workshop this year.
The two-day program will provide an overview of its subject, including: issues in the historiography of early Hebrew printing; the development of the technology of Hebrew printing during its first century; and the revolutionary contributions of Hebrew printing to Jewish culture along with the destructive impact of printing on textual transmission. The various topics covered in the workshop will be illustrated by the reading of texts, with special attention to colophons and their use as historical sources.
The workshop is open to professors and independent scholars, professional librarians in the field of Jewish and related studies, and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies.
Because much of the Workshop will be devoted to the reading of Hebrew texts like colophons, it is necessary that all participants be able to read non-vocalized Hebrew texts.
For faculty and professionals, tuition is $250. In addition to attendance and all materials for the workshop, the tuition includes two or three nights in a hotel (double-occupancy) for the nights of May 1 and 2 (with the option of April 30), and all meals and refreshments (all kosher) during the course of the workshop.
Graduate students may apply for a full scholarship to the workshop. N.B. To apply for the scholarship, a graduate student should write us giving the details of his or her academic program and a brief statement explaining how the workshop will further his or her academic studies. S/he should also ask a faculty advisor to write us a letter of recommendation on the student's behalf.
Attendance is limited. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please notify us immediately. A non-refundable deposit of $100 must be received by Jan. 15, and full payment by March 1. Please address all correspondence to:
Lehmann Workshop c/o Jewish Studies Program 3701 Market St., Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19104 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 215-898-6654
The Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop in the History of the Jewish Book has been made possible by a generous contribution from the Manfred and Anne Lehmann Foundation along with grants from Mr. Albert Friedberg, the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, and the University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation.
-- Arthur Kiron Curator of Judaica Collections University of Pennsylvania Library 3420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206 Tel: (215) 573-7431 Fax: (215) 898-0559
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