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.
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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