Hi I’m David and I’m a PhD student, curator and Judaica dealer/AMA

Hi I’m David Selis and I am a PhD student at Yeshiva University in Jewish studies where I am a Fellow of the Center for Israel Studies, assistant curator of “The Samaritans: A biblical People,” and partner at Shufra Judaica which specializes in Hebrew printing, and ephemera from 1450-present.

My research focuses on the creation and cultural function of Jewish libraries in pre- World War II America, and the public perception of the Cairo Genizah.

I recently had the chance to examine Codex Sassoon and no I didn’t wear gloves!

I’m active on Twitter @DavidRSelis.