Hebrew Manuscripts Week

Developed in association with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, the Wellcome Library is hosting a week-long study course based around our Hebrew manuscripts.

Date: 15–19 February 2010

Course tutor: Prof Semen Yakerson, Institute of Oriental Manuscripts,
Russian Academy of Sciences, St Petersburg

Venue: Gibbs Building, Wellcome Trust, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE

Timetable:
Monday 15th – Friday 19th February, 14.00–18.00
Practical sessions in reading Hebrew manuscripts

Handouts and learning packs will be provided, and a certificate of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Participants should have completed at least three years of Hebrew studies; final-year undergraduates, postgraduates and others with a good knowledge of Hebrew will be welcome.

The course is free, but pre-registration is essential and numbers are limited to 15.

For further information, please contact Dr Nikolaj Serikoff, Wellcome Library: n.serikoff@wellcome.ac.uk

To book a place, please contact Tracy Tillotson, Wellcome Library: t.tillotson@wellcome.ac.uk