What is a Jewish book? How have Jewish ideas been transmitted over the centuries—from oral traditions to handwritten manuscripts, from printed books to computer code. Dr. Joseph A. Skloot (Hebrew Union College) examines the vast history of Jewish texts and tackles key questions, such as what makes a work holy or canonical. He will offer a behind-the-scenes look at a Hebrew print shop in sixteenth-century Italy and also discuss recent initiatives such as Sefaria.org, an online library that houses 3,000 years of Jewish texts. This virtual talk is free and open to the public. Registration required on the Bildner Center website.