Talk:2022 (Jan) Second Temple Judaism Conference

Italian Scholars : Luca Mazzinghi, Luca Arcari,

French Scholars : Piovanelli

German Scholars : Stuckenbruck, Doering,

Spanish-Portuguese Scholars : Magdalena, Vicente,

East European: Florentina, Alexander Kulik, Ida Froelich, Grypou?

Africa / Asia / Oceania : Borchard, Assefa,

Women Scholars : Kelly Bautch, Annette Reed, Fredriksen, Levine,

Archaeologists :

Jewish Scholars : Schiffman, Cohen, AJ Levine, Boyarin, Frederiksen, Isaac Oliver, Ben-Dov

TITLE -- Second Temple Jewish Studies: a World Symphony of Diversity

January 10-13, 2022

The study of Second Temple Judaism is a global enterprise. It involves specialists from all over the world. The Frankel Institute for Advanced Studies and the Enoch Seminar have solicited 44 scholars (4 from Africa, 8 from Asia, 12 from Europe, 12 from North America, 4 from Oceania, and 4 from South America) to present their work and engage in a conversation about the present status and the future prospects of studies in the field. Specialists and students in Biblical and Judaic Studies are invited to listen to this symphony of voices.

It will be followed by a second online conference (April? 2022): "Reimagining the Study of Second Temple Judaism in the 21st century", a seminar with a group of invited participants.

DAY 1 (Monday, January 10, 2022)

8:15am -- Informal gathering of participants

8:30am -- Welcome & Introduction to the Conference

Session 1 : Europe (I)

• 9:00am - 9:15am -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Germany-Austria-Scandinavia.

• 9:15am - 11:00am -- PANEL (4 papers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Germany-Austria-Scandinavia for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 2 : Europe (II)

• 11:30am - 11:45pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in France and Italy.

• 11:45pm - 1:30pm -- PANEL (4 papers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in France and Italy for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 3 : North America (I)

• 2:00pm - 2:15pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Canada.

• 2:15pm - 4:00pm -- PANEL (4 papers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Canada for the 21st century.

DAY 2 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)

8:30am -- Informal gathering of participants

Session 4 : Europe (III)

• 9:00am - 9:15am -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Great Britain and Ireland.

• 9:15am - 11:00am -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Great Britain and Ireland for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 5 : North America (

• 11:30am - 11:45pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Spain and Portugal.

• 12:00pm - 1:30pm -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Spain and Portugal for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 6 : Greece, Eastern Europe

• 2:00pm - 2:15pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Greece and Eastern Europe.

• 2:15pm - 4:00pm -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Greece and Eastern Europe for the 21st century.

DAY 3 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)

8:30am -- Informal gathering of participants

Session 7 : Africa

• 9:00am - 9:15am -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Africa.

• 9:15am - 11:00am -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Africa for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 8 : United States

• 11:30am - 11:45pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in the United States.

• 11:45pm - 1:30pm -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research in the United States for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 9 : Central & South America

• 2:00pm - 2:15pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

Portraits of Second Temple Judaism in Central & South America.

• 2:15pm - 4:00pm -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects in Central & South America for the 21st century.

DAY 4 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)

8:30am -- Informal gathering of participants

Session 10 : Asia (I)

• 9:00am - 9:15am -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in Asia

• 9:15am - 11:00am -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Asia & Oceania for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Session 11 : E

• 11:30am - 11:45pm -- INTRODUCTION (15 min.)

The Study of Second Temple Judaism in .

• 11:45pm - 1:30pm -- PANEL (4 speakers, 15 min. each + 45 min. discussion)

Current status and future prospects of research on Second Temple Judaism in Israel for the 21st century.

-- 30 min. break --

Final Session : Conclusions

• 2:00pm - 3:45pm -- Wrap-Up session (11+ panelists - 5 min each + 1 hour discussion)

• 3:45pm - 4:00pm -- Conclusions (15 min.)