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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Maritime Connections: Jews and the Red Sea — International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The American Sephardi Federation\, The Shazar Center for Jewish History\, E’ele Be’Tamar Association\, and Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies present:\nMaritime Connections: Jews and the Red Sea — International Conference\nJoin this international gathering to explore the enduring connections among Jewish communities across the Red Sea and their contributions to the region’s rich historical and cultural heritage. \nThroughout history\, the Red Sea has served as a vital maritime corridor connecting East Africa\, the Middle East\, and the Mediterranean\, facilitating the movement of people\, goods\, traditions\, and knowledge. \nThis international conference will explore the often-overlooked role of Jewish communities in shaping the region’s interconnected history\, highlighting the networks of trade\, migration\, religious exchange\, and cultural interaction that linked Jewish populations across the Red Sea. \nBringing together scholars from diverse disciplines\, the conference will examine Jewish experiences in Yemen\, Ethiopia\, Egypt\, Sudan\, Eritrea\, Somalia\, Saudi Arabia\, southern Israel\, Jordan\, and neighboring regions. \nTopics will include historical migration and settlement patterns\, Jewish trade networks\, communal connections\, diaspora relationships\, religious and cultural traditions\, and the influence of maritime developments such as the opening of the Suez Canal. \nThe conference aims to encourage new research and scholarly collaboration\, with proceedings contributing to an academic publication. \n16–18 May 2027 \nAmerican Sephardi Federation\nCenter for Jewish History\n15 West 16th Street\, New York City \nConference Program \nSunday\, 16 May\nOpening Session & Keynote Address \nMonday\, 17 May\nAcademic Sessions & Guided Local Tour \nTuesday\, 18 May\nMorning Panels & Closing Remarks \nCall for Papers\nScholars are invited to submit proposals for original academic papers contributing to the study of Jewish history and experiences in the Red Sea region. \nSubmissions should include an abstract of up to 250 words outlining the research question\, methodology\, and key findings\, accompanied by a short biography. \nThe conference will accommodate a maximum of 20 presenters to encourage meaningful discussion and scholarly engagement. \nSubmission Deadline: 25 November 2026 \nLimited funding for travel and accommodation may be available upon request. \nLearn More & Submit Your Proposal! \nOrganized by: Shazar Center for Jewish History\, E’ele Be’Tamar Association\, and Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies. \nHosted at: American Sephardi Federation  @The Center for Jewish History\, NYC
URL:https://americansephardi.org/event/maritime-connections-jews-and-the-red-sea-international-conference/
LOCATION:The Center for Jewish History\, 15 W 16th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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