Arnold J. Band Symposium

This symposium will bring together colleagues and students of Prof. Arnold Band to reflect on his wide-ranging impact and influence on their scholarly work.  Prof. Band was known for his pioneering research in Hebrew and Jewish literature, though his range of interests expanded far beyond those domains.  Panelists will reflect on how Prof. Band, the imprint he left on their work, and his broader impact on different fields of exploration.

Speakers include:
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen (Stanford)
Gil Graff (Builders of Jewish Education)
Karen Grumberg (UT Austin College of Liberal Arts)
David Jacobson (Brown)
Maeera Schreiber (University of Utah)

Convened by David N. Myers (UCLA)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 • James West Alumni Center • 4 PM 

Arnold Band Distinguished Symposium in Jewish Studies

Sponsored by the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies