In mid-May, the conference Jews and Black Theory: Conceptualizing Otherness in the Twenty-First Century was held at Harvard. Two days, seven sessions, and more than 20 speakers engaged the crowd of scholars and students with invigorating and insightful talks.We thank everyone who took part in this wonderful event. The Conference, convened by Terrence L. Johnson…
The Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Harry and Cecile Starr Prizes in Jewish Studies. Starr Prizes are awarded in each of the following categories: the best doctoral dissertation in Jewish and Hebrew Studies and the best dissertation in the field of Jewish and Hebrew…
The Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Selma and Lewis Weinstein Prize in Jewish Studies. Honorable mention The Weinstein Prize, which is given to the Harvard University student(s) who submits the best undergraduate essay in Jewish studies, was established by Lewis H. Weinstein ’27, LL.B….
An Evening in Honor of Peter J. Solomon Last month, the Center for Jewish Studies held an evening to honor Mr. Peter J. Solomon. The Harvard Faculty Club was filled with friends, family, faculty and students, all of whom joined us in marking the stepping down of Mr. Solomon from his role as the first…
The CJS is happy to present a recording of “Jewish Immigration Reconsidered” | A Symposium by the 2023-2024 Harry Starr Fellows in Judaica and Alan M. Stroock Fellows for Advanced Research in Judaica…
