Association of Jewish Libraries 2024 Conference San Diego

Jewish Resources at the State of Arizona Research Library--Yahm Levin
Despite Arizona’s relatively young history as a state, its history is peppered with a surprising number of prominent and influential Jewish people. While various academic institutions and historical societies throughout the state have Jewish collections to share with researchers, patrons may be surprised by the amount available at the State of Arizona Research Library located in Phoenix, Arizona. This presentation will provide information about the various historical resources available as well as what researchers can expect when visiting the library.

Art in Zion? Bezalel School Art Movement Materials in the University of Michigan Library Jewish Heritage Collection--Gabriel Mordoch
The Bezalel school art movement emerged in Jerusalem in the early 20th century with the goal of creating an authentic national art in the Land of Israel. The output of this effort included works by leading painters and illustrators such as Ephraim Moses Lilien (1874-1925), Abel Pann (1883-1963), Zeev Raban (1890-1970), and others. The movement also produced ceremonial and decorative objects, manufactured in the school crafts workshops by Sephardic and Yemenite Jews. This presentation discusses Bezalel school materials in the Jewish Heritage Collection – a collection of books, serials, pamphlets, drawings, paintings, engravings, and artifacts gifted to the University of Michigan Library by Constance and Theodore Harris.