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Lectures

Weekly lectures featuring leading scholars on a variety of related topics.

Members and Visitors - a ticket must be issued to ensure your seat.
Advance reservation recommended.

Upcoming Events


  • 01.25.12 - Enjoyment and Feasts in the Ancient World
    Dr. Guy Stiebel, Hebrew Univ, Hebrew
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30


     

  • 02.01.12 - Sprouting Stories - Medicinal Plants in the Bible and Growing a 2,000 Year Old Date Seed from Masada
    Dr.Sarah Salon, Hadassah Medical Center (English)
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    9th Elie Borowski Memorial Lecture

  • 02.08.12 - "You are a Faithful Shepherd, Who Brings Peace to Your People" - Babylon as the Heir to Assyria
    Prof. Mordechai Cogan, Hebrew Univ. (Hebrew)
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    Lecture in the series:In the Shadow of the Great Empires

  • 02.15.12 - Jewish Princess: Esther, Judithand the Tradition of Purim
    Noa Kremer,Curatorial Department BLMJ (Hebrew)
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30
  • 02.22.12 - The Mesopotamian Empires in the Landof Israel during the Late Iron Age: TheArchaeological Evidence
    Prof. Aren Maeir, Bar-Ilan Univ. (Hebrew)
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    Lecture in the series: In the Shadow of the Great Empires

  • 02.29.12 - A special evening marking the closing of the exhibition "Sound The Shofar"
    A Tale And A Melody
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    Final guided tour of the exhibition including storytelling and study session with Beit Midrash Elul and a special performance by world renowned clarinetist, Hanan Bar Sela.

  • 03.14.12 - The Land of Israel under the Persian Empire
    Prof. Israel Ephal, Hebrew Univ (Hebrew)
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    Lecture in the series: In the Shadow of the Great Empires

  • 03.21.12 - The Land of Israel During the Persian Period in Light of Archaeology
    Dr. YuvalGadot, Tel Aviv Univ (Hebrew)
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    Lecture in the series: In the Shadow of the Great Empires

  • 03.28.12 - The Good, the Bad and theWorld: A Journey to pre-Islamic Iran
    Celebratory event marking the release of Dr. Thamar Eilam-Gindin’s book.
    Lectures - Wednesday
    19:30 - 20:30

    Featuring guest speakers: Prof. ShaulShaked, Dr. Orly Roth, Dr. Shai Secunda