What We Do
The Center for Jewish Studies serves as an umbrella organization, encompassing and coordinating the many academic and extra-curricular programs in Jewish Studies at Harvard University.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Center for Jewish Studies!
our office will be closed from Monday, 12.23.2024 to Tuesday, 1.1.2025 for Harvard University winter break. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:00am.
CJS Director: Derek Penslar
Derek J. Penslar is William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History at the Department of History.
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Academics
Fellowship Opportunities
The Center for Jewish Studies supports a number of fellowships and prizes for qualified undergraduate and graduate Harvard students, as well as an exchange program for graduate students in Jewish studies with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
We are also pleased to support and host research scholars, Visiting Professors and Lecturers in Jewish studies from outside Harvard.
Recent News
- “Antisemitism on Campuses” | Press Coverage
“Antisemitism on Campuses:Reflections From Jewish Studies Faculty at Major American Universities” Jewish Studies faculty from around the country were convened by Derek Penslar, Frost professor of Jewish history, Head of Harvard’s Task Force on Combating Antisemitism… - CJS 2023-2024 Annual Review newsletter is available online
To read our latest Annual Review, as well as earlier newsletters, visit our Publications page. This issue includes information about all the academic work and activities in the Center over the past year: READ THE CURRENT… - The CJS wishes you a happy ThanksgivingOur office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2024.We will return to work on Monday, Dec. 2, at 9:00 a.m….
Giving to the CJS
The Center for Jewish Studies is very grateful to our donors for their generosity in supporting our endeavors. Those pursuing Jewish studies at Harvard University may benefit from a number of endowment and current use funds established over the years. New funds are formed continuously to support students and scholars in their pursuit for greater knowledge and achievement in this field. These may also support publications, events, other activities and administration at the Center for Jewish Studies.
Our Newsletter
Our office proudly presents annual or biannual Newsletters with comprehensive accounts of current work done at the CJS.
