Shared Paths: Petrovsky-Shtern’s Insights on Ukrainian-Jewish Resonance
Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, a former fellow of the IIAS, recently discussed the profound parallels between Ukrainian and Jewish struggles for freedom and cultural preservation in an interview with Marta Farion, Vice President for North America of the UWC. Highlighting the stark similarities between threats faced by both communities, Petrovsky-Shtern’s insights draw attention to the shared experiences […]
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 […]
Exploring the Nature of Justification: Insights from James Pryor’s Research
James Pryor, a philosopher at New York University and a member of the “Practical and Theoretical Rationality: A Comparative Study” research group at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies in 2012, grapples with the elusive concept of justification in his paper, “Is There Immediate Justification?” Immediate justification, as Pryor discusses, refers to the idea that […]
Prof. Ronit Ricci Explores Javanese Literature in “Storied Island”
Prof. Ronit Ricci, a former IIAS fellow and recipient of the prestigious Michael Bruno Memorial Award, presents her latest edited volume, “Storied Island: New Explorations in Javanese Literature.” “Storied Island” offers a fresh perspective on Javanese literature, a rich yet often overlooked tradition spanning over a millennium. Ricci, both editor and contributor, delves into the […]
Investigating Excimer Formation: Insights from Dr. Roi Baer’s Researchv
Dr. Roi Baer, a former fellow at IIAS during the 2011-2012 academic year and the organizer of the Jerusalem Nonadiabatica conference in 2018, has contributed to a significant study recently published in The Journal of Chemical Physics. In this study, Dr. Baer and his team delved into the intricate relationship between light and molecules, […]
Omer Bartov explores Holocaust References and Contemporary Discourse in ‘Weaponizing Language'”
Photo: Courtesy Metoc Omer Bartov, a former fellow at the IIAS and participant in the “Galicia: Literary and Historical Approaches to the Construction of a Jewish Place” research group, delves into the resurgence of Holocaust references in public discourse in his Essay “Weaponizing Language.” Highlighting the alarming rise in antisemitism and violent actions against Jews, Bartov […]
Ruth Feldman’s Groundbreaking Research on Human Bonding to be Published in “Synchronized”
Credit: Reichman University Hodder Press is set to release “Synchronized: The Science of How and Why We Bond,” the debut book by psychologist and neuroscientist Ruth Feldman, a former fellow at the IIAS and part of “The Influential Child: The Role of Children’s Psychobiology and Socialization in Development” research group. In this pioneering work, Feldman delves […]
Former IIAS Fellow Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern Unveils War-themed Exhibition in Chicago
Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, Ukrainian-American historian, artist, former fellow at the IIAS and part of the “Cultural Archaeology of Jews and Slavs: Medieval and Early Modern Judeo-Slavic Interaction and Cross-Fertilization” and ” Cosmopolitan Spaces in an Urban Context: A Case Study of Odessa, 1880-1925″ research groups, has launched his “Confronting Catastrophes” exhibition in Chicago. The showcase, hosted […]