The Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies (SCJS) fosters the research of the historical and contemporary development of crypto-Jews of Iberian origin. Additionally, it provides a venue for the descendants of crypto-Jews, scholars, and other interested parties to network and discuss pertinent issues.
The society was founded 1991 by Rabbi Joshua Stampfer of Portland, Oregon; Dr. Stanley Hordes of New Mexico; and playright Rena Down of New York.
Here is the announcement from the society:
Tracing the Tribe is pleased that this year's conference does not conflict with the IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, August 14-19, in Washington, DC. Thus, we can attend this conference before going on to the East Coast.
We invite papers on crypto-Judaism from any discipline (e.g.,anthropology, history, sociology, philosophy, literature, music, etc.) and from any geographic location or time period. We also welcome papers on all aspects of the Sephardic experience and that of other communitiesexhibiting crypto-Jewish phenomena.
Papers breaking new ground in research on the California-Mexico borderlands are particularly welcome.
Interested scholars and professionals, including advanced graduate students, are invited to submit proposals for papers, presentations or workshops.
Proposals are also welcome from individuals with personal stories or other research relating to crypto-Judaism.
Proposals may be for individual papers/presentations or for complete sessions on specific topics. Please indicate if presentation represents completed research or work in progress.
Proposals must include a 200-word abstract and a brief bio. The deadline is May 1.
Please send proposals or inquiries to Seth Ward in the Religious Studies department at the University of Wyoming,
For more information, see the SCJS website.
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Thanks for publicizing this, Schelly. It works out great for me, since I won't be able to attend the IAJGS this year, as I'll be in California that week for a family reunion, making it very easy for me fly to CA a few days earlier and attend the Crypto-Judaic Studies conference. I've been wanting to attend for several years now, and this is my first chance. I'm very excited!
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