“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 and Anti-Israeli Bias, and CJS Director for an afternoon of somber discussion about the state and role of higher…
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Our 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….
Spring 2025 courses by Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson, Caroline Zelaznik Gruss and Joseph S. Gruss Visiting Professor in Talmudic Civil Law Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson holds a PhD in Jewish Thought from Hebrew University, a J.D. from Yale, and non-denominational rabbinic ordination.He is a field scholar at the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality and…
The Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies invites applications for the 2025-2026 Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica The Starr fellowships for 2025-26 will be available to scholars working on topics related to Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah. Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2024 For detailed information on how to apply visit our Fellowships and Prizes page….
The deadline for the Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-26 cohort has been extended. The new deadline to submit applications is January 22, 2025. Beyond financial support, Fellows benefit from enrichment activities and events, networking opportunities, and personalized support. Azrieli Fellows have the flexibility to conduct research in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The…
Please see the message below, forwarded on behalf of the The Tauber Institute for the Study of European Jewry at Brandeis University: “Hidden Harmonies: Exploring the Music of Medieval Hebrew Rhymed Narratives” | Uriah Kfir Registration is required. Join the Tauber Institute for the seminar “Hidden Harmonies: Exploring the Music of Medieval Hebrew Rhymed Narratives” with Uriah Kfir, senior lecturer at…
The CJS office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. All University administrative offices will also be closed. However, Harvard classes will be in session. We will be back in the office on Tuesday, November 12, at 9:00AM. Shabbat Shalom….
Who 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, University of California, San Diego DiscussantLaura Levine FraderProfessor Emeritus, Northeastern University; Local Affiliate & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg…
The 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….
