14:00  ברכות: יורם כהן,ראש בית הספר למדעי היהדות וארכיאולוגיה

14:15  מושב ראשון ∙ יו”ר: אורנה הררי

ישי רוזן־צבי | ההיו ה׳חכמים׳ חלק ממסורת החכמה? 

יפעת מוניקנדם |Πίστις  –  פסטס: בין שוחר טוב לספר החוקים הסורי–רומי

עמנואל מסטיי |משולחן העבודה של מפעל המילים השאולות בתלמוד הירושלמי

15:45  הפסקה

16:15  מושב שני ∙  יו”ר: דלית רום־שילוני

אמיר גילן |קנאה וצרות עין באנטוליה החיתית 

גיא דרשן | חקר המקרא בין העולם הקלאסי למזרח הקדום: כיוונים לעתיד

עידו יזרעלוביץ‘ | החובה לשמור מצוות: ציווי תמוה במדריך למושל הפרובינציה

המחלקה להיסטוריה כללית באוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב
מתכבדת להזמין את הציבור לאירוע השקת ספרה של ד”ר מרב חקלאי

Money in Imperial Rome Legal Diversity and Systemic Complexity (OUP, 2025)

יום שלישי, 12 במאי 2026, 14:15 – 15:45

בניין 74 חדר 301, קמפוס מרקוס, אוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב

יישאו דברים:

   ד”ר חנן יורן (ראש המחלקה להיסטוריה כללית, אוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב)

   דברי פתיחה וברכות

   פרופ’ דוד שפס (אוניברסיטת בר אילן)

   איך קונים בכסף מה שלא יסולא בפז?

   פרופ’ יאיר פורסטנברג (האוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים)

   “המטבע אינו קונה את המטלטלין”: מבט מקומי על השיח המשפטי הרומי

   פרופ’ מארן ניהוף (האוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים)

   תפקידה של היהדות ההלניסטית בחקר הכלכלה של האימפריה הרומית

   ד”ר מרב חקלאי (אוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב)

   דברי תגובה

CfA: Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 

The ERC project Local Law under Rome is offering a number of Postdoctoral fellowships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem beginning October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Scholars who have received their Ph.D. after October 1^st 2021 or will submit their Ph.D. no later than the beginning of the Postdoctoral period are eligible to apply.

The successful candidate will be a part of an interdisciplinary team which will be engaged in comparative study of local legal cultures within their Roman imperial context. Together we seek to enhance the understanding of provincial legalism in its multiple manifestations.

We are seeking experts in one (or more) of the following legal traditions, who are committed to a contextual and historical analysis of legal materials:

(1) Legal papyrology (2) Roman law in the provinces, (3) Greek law during the Roman period, or (4) Early rabbinic law.  

The appointed fellow is expected to work closely with other team members. S/he will participate in the project’s ongoing activities and is expected to contribute to its collaborative outputs, produce project-related publications and provide materials for the comparative digital platform.

The scholarship is subject to review at the end of each year, and may extend up to 3 years. The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of approximately 11,000 NIS. Additional funding for travel for academic meetings will be available following approval. Preferably, the fellow will spend much of the academic year in Jerusalem, alongside other project members; however, there is room for flexibility pending on the project’s needs. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required.

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents (in one PDF file) to the project’s email: local.law@mail.huji.ac.il   

Ø  Introduction Letter describing your academic experience and motivation for participating in the project (2-3 pages).

Ø  Curriculum vitae

Ø  Abstract of the PhD dissertation

Ø  Writing Sample: dissertation chapter or a paper that has been published or accepted for publication (no more than 30 pages)

In addition, please arrange for two Reference Letters to be sent directly.

You are welcome to contact us for any additional information.

Applications will be Reviewed beginning May 15, 2024 (and later if necessary). 

—

Prof. Yair Furstenberg

Louis Ginzberg Professor of Talmud

Talmud Department;  Mandel Institute for Jewish Studies

Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

yair.furstenberg@mail.huji.ac.il; 972-2-588-0426; 972-52-3938-376 

https://yairfurstenberg.huji.ac.il/

https://local-law.huji.ac.il/ 

ORCID ID 0000-0003-0082-6243 

We are pleased to invite you to the fourth workshop of the Jerusalem Consortium for New Testament Research (JCNTR):

The Jewish New Testament within its Roman Context: Two New Readings of Paul and Luke

The workshop will take place on:

Monday, May 18, 2026
17:00–19:00
Room 3001, Rabin Building
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mt Scopus campus

The event will bring together new perspectives on Paul and Luke in their Roman and Jewish contexts, with presentations by Maren Niehoff and Yair Furstenberg.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT THE HAIFA CENTER FOR MEDITERRANEAN HISTORY, 2026-27

The Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH) seeks applications for postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2026-27, with an option for an extension for a further year into 2027-2028. Founded in 2016, HCMH aims to promote the historical study of the Mediterranean in the University of Haifa within broad geographical, chronological and theoretical frameworks.

We are looking for candidates who can bring an innovative approach to the study of long-term history of the Mediterranean. For example, but not limited to, the study of cultural changes, the history of climate, migration, epidemics, social/religious tensions, cross-cultural relations, food security, and more. We encourage applications from candidates working in all related historical fields. Candidates should demonstrate academic excellence in their respective fields of expertise, as well as experience in organization of academic events.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the beginning of the fellowship tenure period, and be no more than five years after its completion. 

We expect the successful candidate:

1. to devote their time to research and publication in the relevant scientific venues;
2. to organize a seminar series and a conference (to be funded by HCMH), focusing on one or several themes in Mediterranean history according to her/his research interests and in consultation with the HCMH’s directors;
3. to be present on the Haifa campus and take an active role in the academic life of HCMH: attend all seminars and lectures, present their research in various forums, meet informally with advanced students, etc.

The fellowship offers an annual stipend of 102,000 NIS (currently ~33,000 USD), for twelve months. It is advisable but not obligatory to obtain the sponsorship of a faculty member in the University of Haifa, with whom the candidate wishes to collaborate.

If interested and the opportunity arises, fellows may be allowed to teach at the University of Haifa (up to 2 weekly hours), as long as their research work is not impeded. Teaching is compensated separately by the relevant departments and is taxable.

Please submit a dossier including:

• Statement of research plan, including plans for publication (2 pages, excluding bibliography)
• Proposed program for an international conference (1 page, list of potential invited speakers is optional but not mandatory)
• Proposed program for a seminar series (1 page, list of potential invited speakers is optional but not mandatory)
• Dissertation abstract (1 page)
• Statement of support from Haifa faculty member (if applicable)
• Writing sample (up to 8,000 words)
• Curriculum vitae, including list of publications
• Two references (emailed directly by referees)

Application materials in PDF should be emailed to the HCMH administrator at hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il by June 15th 2026. Results may be expected during the following month.