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Since 2000, Yaron Eliav has worked at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor as associate professor of rabbinic literature and Jewish history of late antiquity. He works in the department of Near Eastern studies and conducts research on ancient texts. To help him remain up-to-date with other individuals interested in Judaic studies, Yaron Eliav participates in the World Congress of Jewish Studies.
Founded in 1957, the World Union of Jewish Studies (WUJS) is a nonprofit organization that allows likeminded individuals to band together and promote research in the field of Jewish studies. It also encourages scholars to form foundations and grants to support the research as well as sponsors internationals conferences and congresses focusing on research findings.
The organization hosts the World Congress of Jewish Studies, which is the largest event in the field of Jewish studies worldwide, every four years. It unites thousands of scholars, students, and teachers to share their research. The 17th World Congress, scheduled for August 6 through 10, 2017, occurs at the Mount Scopus Campus at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The previous congress, which took place in 2013, brought together participants from more than 40 countries. It featured almost 1,600 lectures in various fields, an extensive book fair, and several social and cultural events focusing on Jewish culture.
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