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THE DYTP MOURNS the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, David Shneer . On two occasions David contributed to the DYTP and his entries are found here and here . Below, members of DYTP’s research team and advisory board reflect on their encounters with David and his work. Joel...

We at In geveb are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of David Shneer z”l — brilliant scholar, generous mentor, pathbreaking queer activist, and skilled teacher enthusiastic about sharing his love for yiddishkayt.

Professor David Shneer z"l 1972 - 2020 May his memory be a blessing

I’m writing with the devastating news that our beloved friend and colleague, Professor David Shneer, passed away on the morning of November 4th after a long battle with cancer. David was many things – a groundbreaking scholar, a visionary leader, a passionate activist, and a devoted teacher. For so many...

We are pleased to announce Professor Beverly Weber , Director of Graduate Studies, Program in Jewish Studies, Associate Professor of German Studies recently published a newest book, Precarious Intimacies The Politics of Touch in Contemporary Western European Cinema which is co-authored by Professor Maria Stehle, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The...

In May 2020, Eyal Rivlin's student wrote an article on "Smile, Nobody is Watching" in the Boulder Jewish News. Read the article here

Last month, July 23, 2020, Professor Samuel Boyd published an article in The Conversation , " Online Christian pilgrimage: How a virtual tour to Lourdes follows a tradition of innovation."

We are pleased to announce Professor David Shneer , Louis P. Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish History and Professor of History and Jewish Studies, recently published his newest book, Grief, The Biography of a Holocaust Photograph . The book is now avaliable for purchase online from Oxford University Press ...

The University of Colorado Boulder is hosting its Peak to Peak Series, though the coronavirus pandemic means the annual program will be held through Zoom, with two more events scheduled for this summer. The events are free to attend and open to the public. Read the full article in the...