Discovering Jewish Heritage: Rare Treasures from the Sheridan Libraries with Mack Zalin, PhD and Sophia Shoulson

Lifelong Learning Logo Course Title: Discovering Jewish Heritage: Rare Treasures from the Sheridan Libraries

Instructor: Mack Zalin, PhD and Sophia Shoulson

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February 10, 2025 (1 Session)

Monday, 06:00PM ET - 07:30PM ET

Virtual via Zoom

Course Description: As the Stulman Program in Jewish Studies at Johns Hopkins has continued to thrive, so, too, have acquisitions in Jewish Studies in the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins. Join Mack Zalin, Librarian for Jewish Studies, and Sophia Shoulson, PhD candidate in the Jewish Languages and Literatures program, as they showcase unique materials that illuminate Jewish life, culture, and history. From Holocaust memorial books to captivating Jewish folk art and rare documents detailing Jewish life in Baltimore, this session offers a fascinating overview of recent additions to the Sheridan Libraries' collections.

Join us for a Bonus Odyssey Excursion!

Join us for a special Odyssey tour outing to Special Collections in the Brody Learning Commons in Baltimore, MD with course instructor, Dr. Mack Zalin. Local registrants will have an exclusive opportunity to engage with these remarkable artifacts in person at the Special Collections in the Brody Learning Commons. Scheduling details will be determined in coordination with the instructors.

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ABOUT Dr. Mackenzie (Mack) Zalin
Librarian

Dr. Mackenzie (Mack) Zalin is Librarian for Classics, Comparative Thought and Literature, Jewish Studies, and Modern Languages and Literatures in the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University. In this capacity, he oversees collection development, reference, and instruction in the Sheridan Libraries for French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Yiddish languages and literatures.

In addition to his regular duties at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zalin serves as the chair of the Advisory Board of the American Office of L’Année philologique to the Society for Classical Studies. He is also an ex officio member of the Société Internationale de Bibliographie Classique. His recent scholarship evinces an array of interests in early modern Spanish and Latin, as can be seen in co-authored publications in the Bulletin of the Comediantes and Grey Room.

Join Dr. Mack Zalin on a Hopkins Journey 2025

Discover the wonders of Europe through Hopkins Journeys with Dr. Mack Zalin on The Great European Journey! This exceptional 11-night itinerary takes you through the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland, blending the luxury of river cruising aboard the deluxe Viva Enjoy with the majestic scenery of the Swiss Alps. Immerse yourself in historic cities, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes, all enhanced by expert lectures. As the Faculty Enrichment Lecturer, Dr. Zalin will deliver engaging talks, including “From Heidelberg to Baltimore: What Johns Hopkins Owes the Oldest German Research University” and “The Rhine in Art, Music, and Poetry.” Don't miss this unique opportunity for travel and discovery!

Learn more about the Great European Journeys trip and reserve your spot here. For Hopkins-related questions, contact Marguerite Jones, Program Manager, A&S '74, Bus '88.

ABOUT Sophia Shoulson

Sophia Shoulson received her BA at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where she was a double major in German Studies and the College of Letters. At Wesleyan, Sophia wrote her undergraduate thesis on Yiddish folklore studies and Jewish nationalism in the early 20th century. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa with high honors in 2018, Sophia spent two years as the Richard S. Herman Fellow at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, working primarily in bibliography as well as writing and translating for the Center’s publications and website. Sophia began her PhD in Jewish Languages and Literatures in the fall of 2020. Her current interest is the rise of modern Yiddish literature within the context of print technology and Jewish canonization practices.

Event Date
Monday, February 10, 2025
Start Time: 6:00pm EST
End Time: 7:30pm EST

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