Prof. David Kraemer
UJC Scholar-in-Residence

Professor Kraemer is both the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and a professor of Talmud at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. His scholarly work is focused on the literary analysis of rabbinic literature, rabbinic ritual, and the social and religious history of Jews in late antiquity. Professor Kraemer is a prolific author and commentator. In addition to his books, he has written influential articles on the biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah, the Mishnah, and many other subjects. His latest book is A History of the Talmud, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2019.

All lectures are Zoom only. Zoom links provided below.

(This program is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Salata Family.)

Friday, 11th March 2022 at 7:00 PM
Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages

Prof. Kraemer will speak immediately after Shabbat services.
Zoom link (for service and lecture): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82807036132

Saturday, 12th March 2022 at 9:30 AM
Home or Exile? — Jewish Views of Life in the Diaspora
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87447966948

Saturday, 12th March 2022 at 8:30 PM
Rare Gems of Jewish Culture: Hebrew Manuscripts and the Secret of Jewish Cultural Survival
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88510987911