From Tablet to Tablet

From Tablet to Tablet: Exploring Emory’s Jewish Studies Collections shares the enduring relationship between libraries, archives, museums, and the collective pursuit of knowledge. Marking the 50th anniversary of Jewish studies at Emory, the exhibition highlights the extraordinary partnership between academic researchers, students, librarians, archivists, curators, and donors whose collective efforts have built one of the university’s most significant areas of study. Through rare books, manuscripts, archival materials, artworks, and artifacts, visitors are invited to experience the breadth and diversity of Jewish intellectual, religious, cultural, and historical traditions. Spanning three interconnected gallery spaces, the exhibition traces the journey of knowledge creation—from the preservation of historical records to the ongoing work of interpretation, research, and teaching. Together, these spaces demonstrate how collections not only document the past but also inspire new questions, new scholarship, and deeper connections across generations.
 

The exhibition spans across three conjoined spaces: 

• The items displayed in the rotunda showcase a rich variety of formats and materials applied throughout the
  centuries to record Jewish creativity and intellectual exploration. 
• The items displayed in the corridor relate the story of Jewish studies at Emory and beyond. 
• The objects exhibited in the Schatten Gallery introduce visitors to the various fields and disciplines of knowledge-making in Jewish studies.

The exhibition underscores a central theme: libraries and archives are not merely places where knowledge is stored; they are active partners in the creation of knowledge itself. By showcasing Emory’s remarkable collections and the stories behind them, From Tablet to Tablet celebrates both the legacy of Jewish studies at Emory and the vital role that cultural heritage institutions play in advancing academic inquiry.