Jews on the "Silk Roads": A Journey Tracing the Jewish Communities of Central Asia / Lecture
A lecture on the Jewish communities of Central Asia along the Silk Roads. At the Museum for Islamic Art; the lecture date was not specified.
A lecture on the Jewish communities of Central Asia along the Silk Roads. At the Museum for Islamic Art; the lecture date was not specified.
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The “Silk Roads” were far more than a network of trade routes between East and West—they were a cultural space where peoples, religions, and ideas met. For many centuries, Jewish communities also existed along them, forming an integral part of the cultural and commercial landscape.
In this lecture, we will embark on a journey following the Jewish communities, examining their lives and their place within a changing environment. We will explore the connections forged along the “Silk Roads,” the encounters between Jews and local cultures, and the diverse character of these communities.
Dr. Ze’ev Levin, Head of the Center for the Study of Central Asian Jewry and the Iranian Sphere at the Ben-Zvi Institute for the Study of Jewish Communities in the East.
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