The Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Program in Jewish Studies is happy to announce the upcoming program Imagining Israel Baal Shem Tov: Readings in Hasidic Hagiographic Literature with Crane Visiting Professor of Jewish Studies Jonatan Meir. This masterclass, hosted the week of February 23–27, 2026, will present a close examination of the forthcoming critical edition of the Shivhei ha-Besht. Travel stipends are available for students and faculty. For more information about registration and attendance please contact Prof. Pawel Maciejko ([email protected]).