Historians, archaeologists, rabbis, manuscript specialists: those who make the texts speak — and how to join them.
Zakhor does not merely catalog manuscripts and objects: each entry is enriched with contextualizing articles written by a network of experts — historians, archaeologists, rabbis, and specialists in the Hebrew manuscript. Not just metadata, but genuine scholarly analyses made accessible to all.
Deciphering and dating ancient Hebrew manuscripts — analysis of the script, identification of scribes and calligraphic traditions.
From the patriarchal era to the Second Temple — the textual and archaeological sources that illuminate the origins.
Maimonides, Judah HaLevi, Gersonides — analysis and contextualization of the great philosophical texts.
From the Sefer Yetsirah to Hasidism — the key manuscripts of the Jewish esoteric tradition and their interpretations.
Ritual objects, inscriptions, numismatics — the study of artifacts that bear witness to Jewish life through the ages.
The cross-influences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — a comparative analysis of texts and practices.
Each article follows a rigorous four-step process, ensuring scientific quality and accessible content.
The expert proposes an article topic linked to a manuscript or object in the Zakhor database.
Drafting the contextualizing article with academic references.
Review by a peer of the network for scientific validation.
Publication on the object/manuscript record, with multilingual AI enrichment.
In-depth analysis with bibliographic references, quotations in the original language, and discussion of academic controversies. Intended for researchers and students.
An accessible synthesis without jargon, illustrated with anecdotes and historical context. Intended for the general public and teachers.
Are you a specialist in a field related to Jewish heritage? The Zakhor collective is seeking quality contributors to enrich manuscript and object records with contextualizing articles. Contribution is voluntary, but each article is signed and indexed.
Would you like to contribute? Contact the Zakhor collective.
