607 research outputs found
Introduction
No full textMoses Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed (Arabic: Dalālat al-ḥāʾirīn; Hebrew: Moreh nevukhim) has certainly been the most influential Jewish philosophical and theological work—from the time of its composition until today. The Guide, conceived in a Jewish‑Arabic milieu, deeply rooted in Arabic Aristotelianism, was influenced, among others, by thinkers such as Al‑Fārābī and Ibn Sina; moreover, it virtually inspired the entire medieval Jewish philosophy and was important for medieval Christian t..
Etudes hébraïques. Entretien scientifique avec Alessandro Guetta (INALCO, Paris).
No full textProfesseur de philosophie et d'histoire juives à l'Inalco, Alessandro Guetta est membre du CERMOM (Centre de recherches Moyen-Orient, Méditerranée).Il est spécialiste de l'histoire intellectuelle juive à l'époque moderne, en particulier de la culture des Juifs d'Italie du XVe au XIXe siècle.Auteur de plusieurs livres et articles sur la philosophie juive et la littérature hébraïque du Moyen-Âge à l'époque moderne, il a récemment publié un ouvrage intitulé "Les Juifs d'Italie à la Renaissance" (Paris, Albin Michel, 2017)
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
No full textLetter from Gladys Kempner to G. Guetta & Company expressing surprise at receiving a request for $10 for charges on a package from Olga Aste & Company. She was informed earlier that only American Customs duty would be payable. Gladys encloses the check and requests that G. Guetta & Company contact Olga Aste & Company to resolve the issue
Reading in Two Voices of an Educational Experience of Interreligious Jewish-Christian Dialogue
No full textThis article explores an interreligious educational initiative jointly developed by the Union of Italian Jewish Communities (UCEI) and the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), the “Sixteen Sheets on Judaism,” created to support Catholic religious education in Italian schools. Using a dialogical-hermeneutic methodology within a constructivist qualitative framework, the study applies Hermeneutic Content Analysis to thematically code and interpret the corpus. The analysis shows how the sheets seek to dismantle long-standing stereotypes and theological distortions about Judaism—often still present in educational settings—and to prevent forms of antisemitism by fostering accurate knowledge and mutual respect. Key themes include the Hebrew Scriptures, the Written and Oral Torah, and the Jewish identity of Jesus and Paul. The materials promote mutual recognition and religious literacy through dialogical engagement and the affirmation of Judaism as a living and autonomous tradition. By enabling Jewish self-representation and encouraging theological reciprocity, the sheets exemplify a model of transformative non-formal education. The article positions this case within broader debates on interreligious pedagogy and presents it as a valuable tool for inclusive curriculum design and intercultural citizenshi
La scuola abbandonata: il contrasto alla dispersione scolastica attraverso l’orientamento formativo: riflessioni su una ricerca e strategie di intervento
No full textIl volume indaga il fenomeno della dispersione scolastica — grave ferita al diritto all’educazione — come problematica centrale nelle politiche formative del nuovo millennio. Nasce da una serie di ricerche e riflessioni condotte dalle autrici usando gli strumenti della ricerca–azione partecipativa sui temi della relazione educativa di qualità, della povertà educativa, della comunità educante, dell’inclusione scolastica e il contrasto alla segregazione formativa con attenzione agli studenti con background migratorio e alla dimensione di genere. L’orientamento formativo, articolato secondo dimensioni trasversali, verticali e multilivello è la strategia indicata per la promozione del benessere e del successo scolastico.The book investigates the phenomenon of early school leaving - a serious wound to the right to education - as a central issue in the educational policies of the new millennium. It stems from a series of research and reflections conducted by the authors using the tools of participatory action-research on the themes of quality educational relationships, educational poverty, the educating community, school inclusion and the fight against educational segregation with attention to students with a migrant background and the gender dimension. Educational guidance, articulated according to transversal, vertical and multilevel dimensions is the strategy indicated for the promotion of well-being and scholastic success
Ultraviolet and Gravitational Wave Signatures of Magnetar Formation
No full textWe investigate the impact of gravitational wave (GW) emission by a newly born magnetar onto its electromagnetic (EM) counterparts in the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) band. In particular, we carry out a numerical calculation of magnetar-powered shock breakouts (SBOs) and supernova (SN) light curves. We find that an early SBO peak in the bolometric light curves provides a likely signature of a magnetar central engine, which can help constrain the magnetar’s spin period and magnetic dipole. Moreover, our results show that GW emission by the magnetar has only a minor effect on the SBO light curve. Such SBOs can be detected by ULTRASAT at a rate ∼1-2 yr−1, provided that the magnetar wind is not efficiently thermalized during the early phases of the evolution. We additionally find that the subsequent SN light curves can be more luminous than SBOs in the ULTRASAT band and can thus be detected at a higher rate. Finally, we find a possible late-time signature of GW emission in the SN light curves, which may provide an additional tool for the detection of GW signals. Our results demonstrate that future ULTRASAT observations will provide crucial insights into the magnetar formation process and unique information for direct searches of long-transient signals with current and future generation GW detectors. In particular, we estimate a rate of multimessenger (UV+GW) detections of newly formed magnetars ≳1 every 2 yr with ULTRASAT and the Einstein Telescope
Jewish Preaching and Italian Catholic Baroque Space: A Reading of Isaac Cantarini’s Sermons
No full textThe article explores the sermons of Isaac Cantarini, a Jewish physician and preacher who lived and worked in Padua in the second half of seventeenth century. The author places Cantarini's preaching against the backdrop of Catholic baroque preaching, paying also due attention to the differences between Christians and Jews in using 'sacred' space
Literal and Non-Literal Translation in Maimonides' Dux neutrorum
No full textThe question of the Dux neutrorum’s origin has been lengthily debated. To disclose part its “mystery” it would be useful to understand the cultural project behind such an enterprise: Why was this text translated and who was the public addressed? A closer examination of the translation technique can reveal important information concerning the historical and methodological circumstances of the Dux neutrorum’s composition: is it to be considered as a literal translation or as a paraphrase? Are some original passages omitted, and if yes, which ones? The answer to these questions could reveal the aim that moved the translator, by indicating his interest with regard to some sections and disinterest with regard to omitted passages. Secondly, it provides information that can be compared to similar methods applied within the context of the thirteenth-century translation movement
Control of an Energy Storage System for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging: Impact of Configuration Choices and Demand Uncertainty
No full textThis paper presents a model predictive control approach for the control of a grid-connected service area equipped with an electric energy storage system, and with charging stations, delivering the fast charging service to plug-in electric vehicles. We consider two different possible configurations for this microgrid, implying different connection schemes among the storage, the charging stations, and the grid. The objective is to control the storage in order to lower and flatten the power profile at the point of connection of the service area with the grid, thus reducing the connection fees of the service area, and also the impact of charging on the grid. Simulation results are presented, to highlight the different performance of the two connection setups, with a focus on the uncertainty in the knowledge of the future charging demand
[Letters from Y. Burke to T. Ahoua and B. Williams to J. Powell - February 27, 1976-March 3, 1976]
No full textCopy of a letter from Yvonne B. Burke asking Timothee N' Guetta Ahoua on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus for Ahoua's help in setting up a meeting with African Ambassadors to discuss mutual areas of concern. Copy of a letter from Barbara J. Williams to James M. Powell discussing an incident where Congresswoman Yvonne B. Burke was stopped and asked to show her I.D. and sign in to enter a Congressional office building. Included is a slip of paper with the text: "I thought you would be interested in the attached information.
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