New Book Explores Interaction Between Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Empire
Simha Gross, a fellow at IIAS and part of the “Judæo-Persian and Persian Textual Landscapes: Towards an Intellectual History of Medieval Iranian Jewry” research group, just published a significant work titled “Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity” through Cambridge University Press. Gross’s book challenges existing scholarly narratives concerning the relationship between Babylonian Jews […]
Reaffirming Einstein’s Legacy: Israeli-Led Team Discovers Milky Way’s Heaviest Black Hole
Professor Tsevi Mazeh, a former fellow at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and organizer of the “Big Data and Planets” research group, has been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize in the field of physics research for 2024. This esteemed recognition comes in light of his significant contributions to the discovery of the Milky Way’s […]
Professor Menahem Kister Publishes Seminal Work on Continuity and Growth of Traditions in Jewish Literature
Professor Menahem Kister, a former fellow of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, has recently released his latest book, “Ahor Va Kedem.” This groundbreaking work delves into the intricate relationship between Second Temple literature and Rabbinic literature, focusing on the evolution of shared traditions, particularly in biblical interpretation. In “Ahor Va Kedem,” Kister meticulously examines […]