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Michelle Margolis
Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies at Columbia University and an expert on early Hebrew printing, book history, and Jewish manuscripts, contributing scholarly commentary throughout the episode.
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Dec 28, 2025
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The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 1 (with Michelle Margolis)
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Michelle Margolis, the Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies at Columbia University, shares her expertise on early Hebrew printing. She delves into the fascinating mechanics of movable type and Gutenberg's significant role in transforming Jewish learning. Margolis discusses how early printing shaped community needs and its cultural impact, exploring the origins of Hebrew presses in Rome and the priorities of commentaries in print. The conversation also highlights connections between those fleeing the Inquisition and the spread of Hebrew works in the Ottoman world.
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