U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies

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  • When Hebrew Met the Machine

    South Thayer Building 202 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor

    What happens when an ancient language meets modern technology? This lecture will discuss the role played by media technologies—such as the phonograph, typewriters, the telegraph, and computers—in the revitalization and modernization of Hebrew since the end of the nineteenth century. After lying dormant for two millennia as a mainly written language, Hebrew awoke from its […]

  • Jewish Journalism in Dark Times

    202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor

    Join us for a roundtable discussion exploring the transformation of Jewish journalism during the interwar years (1918–1939) and World War II, an era of profound upheaval. Panelists will analyze how Jewish newspapers and journals became vital platforms for political, literary, and cultural engagement. The discussion will highlight dramatic shifts in journalistic practices, including evolving editorial […]