Klau Library
Explore the World-Famous American Jewish Archives and Klau Library
The Klau Library 3101 Clifton Ave, CincinnatiJoin us for a behind-the-scenes exploration of the American Jewish Archives and Klau Library of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Visitors will be welcome to browse our public exhibits about the first American female Rabbi at the American Jewish Archives, or our exhibit on imaginary creatures in medieval and renaissance manuscripts and […]
Creatures in Medieval and Early Modern Books: Forms, Functions, and Artistic Fantasy
The Klau Library 3101 Clifton Ave, CincinnatiWhether scary or serene, malicious or benevolent, creatures were often represented on the pages of medieval and early modern books. In this introductory lecture to the exhibition, _Tales of Imaginary Creatures in Medieval and Renaissance Rare Books and Manuscripts_ , we explore the forms and functions of these fantastic beings, which appear not only in […]
Friends or Foes?: Belonging in Biblical Narrative (Hybrid Event)
The Klau Library 3101 Clifton Ave, CincinnatiThis lecture will examine the biblical portrayal of the ancient Israelites’ relationships with their neighbors through the stories of Rahab, Samson, and David. It will explore how the concept of belonging can deepen our understanding of the complex and sometimes contradictory attitudes held by the Israelites toward other peoples. Steven Donnally, Ph.D., graduated from HUC-JIR’s […]
Literature as Politics: The Exodus Narrative with Angela Roskop Erisman (Hybrid event)
The Klau Library 3101 Clifton Ave, CincinnatiThe life of Moses begins in crisis, as his mother places him in a pitch- covered basket and abandons him to an uncertain fate in the river. The abandoned infant motif is attested in literature from across the ancient world, but the book of Exodus evokes a specific text: the birth legend of Sargon the […]