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
- Who Lived, Who Died? – A Book Discussion with Peter GourevitchWho Lived, Who Died? – A Book Discussion with Peter Gourevitch Jews in Modern Europe Seminar November 13, 20244:00pm – 5:30pm Hoffmann Room, Adolphus Busch Hall SpeakerPeter GourevitchFounding Dean and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, School of Global Policy and Strategy,…
- The Weatherhead Scholars Program Presents: Coffee & Conversation with Nissim MizrachiThe Weatherhead Scholars Program Presents: Coffee & Conversation with Nissim Mizrachi Please note that the Center for Jewish Studies does not host book promotions, and is not a sponsor of this talk….
- The Gates of Gaza: Critical Voices from Israel on October 7 and the War with HamasBOOK TALK: The Gates of Gaza: Critical Voices from Israel on October 7 and the War with Hamas Monday, October 2812:15-1:15 PMWCC 3007, HLS Campus A conversation with Professor Lihi Ben Shitrit, Director of NYU’s Taub…
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.
