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2026–2027 Posen Library Jewish Studies Curriculum Initiative (JSCI) Fellowship

The fellowship supports scholars in developing open-access teaching modules for university-level Jewish studies courses, built around primary sources from the Posen Library’s digital collection. Each fellow creates a module designed for four class sessions, centered on approximately 20–25 primary sources with accompanying contextual and
pedagogical materials.

For the 2026–2027 cycle, we are inviting proposals on the following topics:

  • Jews in Early Modern Europe
  • Jews in Early Modern Muslim Lands
  • Jews in the Early Modern Atlantic
  • Holocaust
  • History of Zionism
  • Jews and Judaism after World War II


The fellowship runs from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 and includes a $8,000 stipend. The application deadline is April 13, 2026.

Download the flyer here.

 

MECARC’s 2nd International Conference 2026

Contested Societies in The Middle East: War, Politics and Religion

May 26 - 27, 2026, Ariel University and at Daniel Hotel, Herzliya

 The events following the outbreak of the conflict on October 7, 2023, have significantly reshaped the Middle East. Iran’s proxy network has deteriorated; the Assad regime has collapsed under pressure from radical Sunni factions, with Turkey assuming a protective role over the remnants of that regime; and leadership structures within Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas have weakened. At the same time, many Middle Eastern societies remain deeply contested, marked by fragmentation, weakened institutions, and eroding public trust. Heightened polarization, identity struggles, and limited religious and ethnic tolerance intensify internal threats. These upheavals also reshape external engagement, as the United States adjusts its posture, Europe confronts spillover effects, and Russia’s position weakens.

The Middle East and Central Asia Research Center (MECARC) invites scholars from Israel and abroad – specializing in Middle East Studies, Political Science, Israel Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Law, and related disciplines – to submit papers for presentation at our expanding scholarly forum. Submissions for organized panels are warmly welcome.

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