Echoes and Reflections

Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming workshop, “Echoes and Reflections: Ancient and Modern State Building in the Land of Israel,” taking place on Monday, February 24th, from 1:00 to 7:00 PM EST at the Computing and Data Sciences Center (665 Commonwealth Avenue, Room CDS 1750). Join us for refreshments starting at 12:45 PM. This interdisciplinary event delves into the fascinating phenomenon of state formation in the land of Israel across three key historical moments: the Iron Age Kingdom of Israel, the Hasmonean State of the late Hellenistic period, and the modern State of Israel. By weaving together insights from archaeology, ancient and modern history, we aim to uncover both the distinct features and enduring patterns of these socio-political entities. The program includes two sessions followed by a keynote address. The first session, devoted to the Iron Age Kingdom of Israel, will feature Omer Sergi (Tel Aviv University) and Lauren Monroe (Cornell University). The second session, devoted to the late Hellenistic Hasmonean state, will feature Roi Sabar (Boston University) and Rotem Avneri Meir (University of Helsinki). The last session, devoted to the modern state of Israel, will feature Derek Penslar (Harvard University). Learn more about the program on our website, and register here or using the link below. We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of stimulating discussions and fresh perspectives on the dynamic history of state-building in the Land of Israel.