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Conference Announcement "A people that dwells apart? Exploring the Boundaries of Jewishness" Interdisciplinary Conference Australian Association of Jewish Studies (AAJS) Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University Melbourne, VIC (Australia) 17-18 February 2008 __________________________________________________ The conference theme, "A people that dwells apart?," seeks to explore the boundaries of Jewishness from a multi-disciplinary perspective. This ancient verse (Numbers 23:9) is originally a curse, but Jews also regard it as a blessing. Do Jews and Judaism really "dwell apart"? What are the implications of dwelling apart? The conference seeks to explore the borderlines between Jews and the nations of the world, between Judaism and other civilisations. Literary, historical, theological, political and sociological approaches to issues such as authenticity, uniqueness, commonality, anti-Semitism, multiculturalism, communitarianism and exchange between outside and inside are incouraged. In what ways are Jews "a people that dwells apart"? In addition, the conference will reflect upon the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. Dedicated sessions will be devoted to exploring this landmark. Contact: Dr Michael Fagenblat Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation School of Historical Studies Monash University Menzies Building Clayton, VIC 3800 Phone: +61 3 9527 9890 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/jewish-civilisation/ __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
