OXFORD SCHOOL OF RARE JEWISH LANGUAGES
Applications are now open for OSRJL Jewish Music Class for Michaelmas Term 2025
The Sound of the kley zemer. Jewish Instrumental Music until 1800
Online course via Zoom on Mondays 18:15 to 19:15 (UK time)
Tutor: Dr Diana Matut
Although vocal music is intimately linked to the Jewish experience, instruments and instrumental music have been part of Jewish culture since Biblical times. This term, we will explore the history of instruments in Jewish contexts, their usage, prohibitions and surrounding social and religious discussions as well as Jewish instrumental music written until around 1800.
Please find the application form here
Please submit your completed application form as a Word document to the OCHJS Academic Administrator, Ms Priscilla Lange, by email at academic.administrator@ochjs.ac.uk no later than Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 12 noon (Oxford time). (You can check time-zone comparisons on sites such as this one).
Individuals whose applications are successful will be notified on Thursday, 16 October 2025.
The first day of class for this course will be Monday, 20 October 2025 (Week 2 of Michaelmas Term)
The number of places available for this music class is limited. Priority will be given to applicants who are current university students, but other candidates will be considered. This class is free of charge.
If you have any queries, please contact Ms Priscilla Lange at academic.administrator@ochjs.ac.uk