Baruch Sterman
Baruch Sterman | |
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| Born | United States |
| Nationality | American Israeli |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Occupation(s) | Physicist Writer |
| Organization(s) | Bell Labs Ptil Tekhelet |
| Spouse | Judy Sterman |
| Website | www |
Baruch Sterman (Template:Lang-he) is an American-born physicist, researcher, and writer.[1][2][3]
Sterman, a researcher on blue threads, has contributed academic publications and reconstructed the manufacturing process following halachic principles.[4] His nonprofit, P'til Tekhelet Foundation, seeks to facilitate tekhelet production, support research, and educational endeavors.[4]
Biography
Baruch Sterman was born in the United States.[1] He obtained a bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University.[5] He got his master's degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University.[6] Later, he attended the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he received a doctorate in physics.[1][7]
Sterman has worked as a physicist at Bell Labs over his career.[1] He is also recognized for developing a blue-dying procedure with his wife.[8]
In 2003, Sterman founded Kayote, a telecommunication company, specializing in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.[9] Kayote facilitates interconnectivity between VoIP networks.[10] It maintains operations in Israel, sales and marketing in New York.[10]
In 2012, his first book, Rarest Blue, was published that he co-wrote with his wife Judy Sterman.[11][2] The book received The Jewish Journal Book award in the same year.[11] The book has been reviewed by The Times of Israel, Kirkus Reviews, and Kol Hamevaser.[12][13]
Sterman is also a co-founder of the Ptil Tekhelet, which he established alongside Ari Greenspan, Eliyahu Tavger, and Joel Guberman.[1][14][15] The organization produces research and develops a murex dye used in contemporary Jewish ceremonial clothing.[16][14] Sterman is the head of the organization.[17]
Bibliography
- Sterman, Baruch; Sterman, Judy (2012). Rarest Blue: The Remarkable Story of an Ancient Color Lost to History and Rediscovered[3]
- Hokhma LiShlomo: Essays in Honor of Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (co-edited with Judy Sterman)[18]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Have we found the lost biblical indigo dye?!". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ a b "The Bible described it as the perfect, pure blue. And then for nearly 2,000 years, everyone forgot what it looked like". Los Angeles Times. September 10, 2018.
- ^ a b "Fragment Containing Ancient 'Tekhelet' Dye Discovered Near Dead Sea" – via Haaretz.
- ^ a b "Scientists may have secret to ancient blue dye". Canadian Jewish News.
- ^ "Exploring the mysteries of techelet: dissertation examines the biblical blue". Canadian Jewish News.
- ^ "Makor Chaim Update – Week 6 | Yeshiva University High School for Boys".
- ^ "In search of the Bible's blue fringes". Washington Jewish Week.
- ^ "No longer on the fringe". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ הדס, גיא (September 12, 2006). "צרה במרחק יריקה" – via Globes.
- ^ a b "Free internet telephony is the tip of the iceberg' PROFILE: Kayote Networks is a leader in VoIP, writes Harvey Morris". Financial Times.
- ^ a b Kirsch, Jonathan (January 9, 2013). "Jewish Journal Book award announced". Jewish Journal.
- ^ "The Rarest Blue: By Baruch Sterman". Times of Israel.
- ^ "THE RAREST BLUE" – via Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ a b Newman, Marissa. "Linking ancient snails to an Israeli flag in space, a common thread". Times of Israel.
- ^ Kraft, Dina (February 28, 2011). "Rediscovered, Ancient Color Is Reclaiming Israeli Interest" – via New York Times.
- ^ "The Price of Purple - Archaeology Magazine". Archaeology.org.
- ^ Staff, Jewish Press. "The Vast Majority of Jews Don't Know about Ptil Tekhelet".
- ^ "Check mates?". Jerusalem Post.
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