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
- Noah Feldman Named named the Arthur Kingsley Porter University ProfessorNoah Feldman has been honored with the highest faculty distinction: UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR The CJS congratulates Professor Feldman, Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, chair of the Society of Fellows, founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish…
- Upcoming Events at the CJS
We invite you to join us for these exciting talks: November 4, 4:15 pmThe Thompson Room, Barker Center 110 Steven J. Zipperstein in conversation with Rebecca Goldstein | “Philip Roth: Stung by Life” Co-sponsored by the… - Gazette Coverage: Michelle Goldberg in Conversation with Derek Penslar
The Harvard Gazette covers the CJS’ Doft Lecture:“Authoritarianism, Antisemitism & the Future of America” | Michelle Goldberg in Conversation with Derek Penslar On October 16 the CJS hosted New York Times Opinion Columnist Michelle Goldberg for…
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.
