Upcoming Events at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Dov Smith, Division of Marketing & Communication
New number: 02-5882844 / dovs@savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:dovs@savion.huji.ac.il>
All events are open to the public without charge unless otherwise noted.
January 6, 2014
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert lecture (in Hebrew):
„Media Challenges of Prime Ministers in Times of War and Terror”
Conference (in Hebrew) – Transforming Media Coverage of Violent Conflicts: The New Face of War
Time: 12:00. Location: Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus.
Press release: bit.ly/JrwnDK | Media contact: Ariel Eitan, arielei@savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:arielei@savion.huji.ac.il>, 02-5882875
Invitation: bit.ly/1cCeHjA | Info: limorl@savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:limorl@savion.huji.ac.il>
January 1, 2014
Discussion (in Hebrew) and photo exhibition: The myth of the Palestinian key through pictures
Evening of discussion and photo exhibition led by Prof. Elie Podeh of the Hebrew University and Dr. Daniel Bar-Tal of Tel Aviv University. Under the auspices of the Nehemia Levtzion Center for Islamic Studies in cooperation with the Hebrew University Bloomfield Library for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Flyer: www.hum.huji.ac.il/upload/_FILE_1387460298.pdf
Time: 16:30. Place: Bloomfield Library for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Media Department, Room 32, Mount Scopus campus.
Info: Islamic@mscc.huji.ac.il<mailto:Islamic@mscc.huji.ac.il>
January 2, 2014
Lecture: Mexican political humor: Jokes as a form of resistance
Lecture (in English) by Prof. Samuel Schmidt of Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Mexico on the „Mexican political humor: Jokes as a form of resistance”. Under the auspices of the Latin America Unit of the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace. Chaired by Prof. Mario Sznajder of the Political Science Department of the Hebrew University.
Time: 12:30. Place: Abba Eban conference hall, Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus.
Invitation: truman.huji.ac.il/.upload/Samuel%20Schmidt.pdf
Info: 02-588-2329
January 5, 2014
Lecture (in Hebrew): Cannabis – illegal drug, helpful medicine
By the Hebrew University’s Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, a world leader in research on marijuana
Part of the “Why?<outreach.huji.ac.il/?cmd=lectures.96>” series of lectures and musical programs sponsored by the Hebrew University Authority for Community and Youth.
17:00 at the Wise Auditorium, Edmond J. Safra Campus (located in Givat Ram).
Info: outreach.huji.ac.il or 02-6586256
January 6, 2014
Monday Afternoon Concert Series: “Walking around the natural horn,” Fasch, Telemann, Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.2
Performed by Bart Aerbeydt, natural horn; Doret Florentin, recorder; Shai Kribus, oboe baroque; Lilia Slavni, baroque violin; Benny Aghassi, baroque bassoon; Aviad Shtier, harpsichord.
Part of the Musicology Department’s Monday Afternoon Concert Series<www.hum.huji.ac.il/english/units.php?cat=3605&incat=728> in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office.
13:15 at Room 2715, Humanities Building, Mt. Scopus campus.
Info: 02-5883936
January 6, 2014
Discussion (in Hebrew): Islamic universalism against the challenge of the Salafi movement
Meeting of the discussion group on „Scouting in Modern Times” with Prof. Sara Sviri and Dr. Michael Ebstein of the Hebrew University. Under the auspices of the Nehemia Levtzion Center for Islamic Studies in cooperation with the Alliance Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University.
Time: 16:30. Place: Mandel Institute of Jewish Studies, Rabin Building, Room 2001, Mount Scopus campus.
Flyer: www.hum.huji.ac.il/upload/_FILE_1387460398.pdf
Info: Islamic@mscc.huji.ac.il<mailto:Islamic@mscc.huji.ac.il>
January 6, 2013
Calligraphy Workshop under the supervision of Prof. Usuda Taigen, one of Japan ‘s most renowned calligraphers.
Time: 16:00 to 20:00. Place: Mount Scopus campus.
Info and registration (required): kinneretl@savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:kinneretl@savion.huji.ac.il>
January 8, 2014
Lecture (in English): Vision and gender: Photographs and postcards of Kisaeng
With Dr. Jooyeon Rhee
Time: 14:30. Place : Room 5411, Humanities, Mount Scopus campus
Info: 02-5881371
January 13, 2014
Monday Afternoon Concert Series: Grieg, Sarasate.
Performed by Assi Mattatias, violin; Daniel Gortler, piano.
Part of the Musicology Department’s Monday Afternoon Concert Series<www.hum.huji.ac.il/english/units.php?cat=3605&incat=728> in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office.
Time: 13:15. Place: Room 2715, Humanities Building, Mt. Scopus campus.
Info: 02-5883936
Jan. 13, 2013
„Talking Peace, Making War” – Part 2 of the Series (most presentations in Hebrew)
Guest speaker: Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Raheem, Lodz University, Poland. Topic: „Metaphors Can Kill: Metaphors and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, A Critical Cognitive Study.”
Time: See schedule at bit.ly/1k0kkhk. Place: Abba Eban hall, Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus.
Info: 02-5882329
January 13, 2014
Book launch (in Hebrew) of „The Ottoman Middle East: Studies in honor of Amnon Cohen”
Under the auspices of the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace.
Time: 17:00. Place: Abba Eban Hall, Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus.
Invitation: truman.huji.ac.il/.upload/Amnon%20Cohen%202.pdf
Info: 02-5882329
January 15, 2014
Lecture (in Hebrew): Taking Judaism from the community to the public political sphere: the Argentinean experience
The Seymour Fox Memorial Lecture by Rabbi Sergio Bergman, Deputy of the National Congress of Argentina.
Light refreshments from 18:00
Presented by The Melton Centre for Jewish Education
Time: 18:30. Place: Maiersdorf Faculty Club, Mount Scopus campus.
Invitation: www.hum.huji.ac.il/upload/_FILE_1386759024.pdf
Info and confirmation: 02-5882033, melton-centre@savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:melton-centre@savion.huji.ac.il>
January 19, 2014
Lecture (in English): „Kosovo and the EU: The Challenge of a Precedent”
By Mr. Aleksandar Vulin, Minister of the Serbian Government in charge of Kosovo
Time: 12:00. Place: Abba Eban Hall, Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus.
Invitation truman.huji.ac.il/.upload/Aleksandar%20Vulin.pdf
Info: 02-588-2329
January 22, 2014
Discussion: On economic policy and small businesses: second meeting in a series on burning social issues in Israel
Discussion (in Hebrew) between MK Erel Margalit, chairman of the Small and Medium-Sized Business Lobby of the Knesset, Hagit Rubenstein of the Microfinance Project of the Koret Foundation of Israel, and Prof. Asaf Hamdani of the Hebrew University Faculty of Law. Under the auspices of The Clinical Legal Education Center of the Hebrew University Faculty of Law and the Sacher Center for Legislative Research and Comparative Law. Moderated by Israeli journalist Gal Gabai.
Time: 17:30-20:00. Place: Maiersdorf Faculty Club, Room 501, Mount Scopus campus.
Flyer: law.huji.ac.il/calendar.asp?act=event&event_id=3799&cat=494&thepage=iruim
Registration is required.
Info: law_clinics@savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:law_clinics@savion.huji.ac.il>
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