Sam Boyd

Samuel L. Boyd's Article in The Conversation

Feb. 12, 2021

From Biden’s giant Bible to Christian flags waved by rioters, ‘religion’ means different things to different people and different eras by Samuel L. Boyd The Bible featured prominently in the inauguration. In fact, three were used in the swearing-in ceremonies – Kamala Harris used both Thurgood Marshall’s and one belonging...

Sam Boyd

Samuel Boyd interview on NPR

Feb. 12, 2021

Samuel Boyd returns to continue our discussion on the article he co-authored with Samira Mehta titled, A justification for unrest? Look no further than the Bible and the Founding Fathers. Samuel L. Boyd is an Assistant Professor in Religious Studies and the Program in Jewish Studies at the University of...

In memoriam: David Shneer z’’l

Feb. 12, 2021

In Gaveb, A Journal of Yiddish Studies posts a memorial blog for David Shneer z’’l 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. In honor...

The DYTP Remembers David Shneer

Feb. 12, 2021

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...

In Geveb, A Journal of Yiddish Studies - In memoriam: David Shneer z’’l

Jan. 7, 2021

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.

David Shneer, noted Jewish historian, dies at 48

Nov. 6, 2020

Professor David Shneer z"lObituary

Nov. 6, 2020

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

Professor David Shneer z"l

Nov. 4, 2020

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...

Professor Beverly Weber Publishes a New Book, "Precarious Intimacies The Politics of Touch in Contemporary Western European Cinema"

Aug. 25, 2020

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...

Senior Instructor of Hebrew Language, Eyal Rivlin featured in Boulder Jewish News

Aug. 13, 2020

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

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