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.
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
- CJS Main Office closure notice
The CJS main office at the HMANE (6 Divinity Ave.) will be closed for in-person visits this week Wednesday-Friday, June 25-6.27 because of building maintenance. We will be available by email, and our Vanserg office will… - Hannah Marcus Awarded the Dan David Prize
The CJS extends its congratulations to Professor Hannah Marcus for this wonderful achievement! Hannah Marcus is Professor of the History of Science in the Department of the History of Science and the Faculty Director of the… - Recording Available: Elad Lapidot | “Emmanuel Levinas and Decolonial Jewish Thought”
The CJS is happy to present a recording of the talk by Elad Lapidot: “Emmanuel Levinas and Decolonial Jewish Thought.” The event was co-sponsored by the Center for Jewish Studies and Harvard Divinity School This event was…
Upcoming Events
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.
