Are you considering taking a language course this semester? Harvard FAS and HDS are offering many classical and modern Jewish language courses in a variety of levels this semester. From the seasoned and familiar Classical and modern Hebrew and Yiddish, to the newcomers beginners Ladino and Ge’ez–offered for the first time this year–there is something…
Forwarded: Upcoming Book Talks
Please see the forwarded information below: The Center for Jewish Studies does not host book promotions, and is not a sponsor of these talks. This information is forwarded as a courtesy to our colleagues at the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law at the Harvard Law School and Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School. EVENT…
Jewish Studies Spring 2025 Courses Page is now Live!
Spring 2025 course registration starts on Nov. 6, 2024, and Crimson Carts open soon! Not sure which Jewish studies course to take? Can’t find out what’s available? Looking for a language class? Browse the new our Spring 2025 Courses webpage to see a complete list of Harvard’s Jewish studies course offerings….
“Jews and Israel a Year After October 7” | Event Covered by Harvard Magazine
“Jews and Israel a Year After October 7” | Event Covered by Harvard Magazine On October 8, Professors Noah Feldman and Derek Penslar discussed the cultural and legal realities that have unfolded in Israel since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The event was well attended, and covered by Harvard Magazine writer/editor Christy DeSmith…
Honoring Professor Shaye J. D. Cohen at his Retirement
Honoring Professor Shaye J. D. Cohen at his Retirement On September 27, 2024, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and the Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard invited colleagues, friends, and family to honor Shaye J. D. Cohen, Nathan Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy, at his retirement. Remarks were presented by Professor Cohen’s…
A Festschrift Presentation in Honor of David Stern
A Festschrift Presentation in Honor of David Stern On September 16, 2024, Colleagues, friends, and family gathered at the Harvard Faculty Club to honor David Stern, Harry Starr Professor of Classical and Modern Jewish and Hebrew Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature, with the presentation of a festschrift. The program began with a talk by…
Events for the Harvard Community: October 7th War
Events for the Harvard Community: October 7th War Please see blow some of the events being held at Harvard to mark a year of war in the middle east:…
One Year Later: Israel, Gaza, and the University After October 7
One Year Later: Israel, Gaza, and the University After October 7 Mon, Oct 7, 2024, 4:30pm – 06:00pm, Malkin Penthouse, 4th Floor Open to Harvard faculty, fellows, staff, and students This is event is now at capacity. There will be a recording of the event posted on the Carr Center YouTube page directly after the event concludes….
Happy Jewish New Year
The Center for Jewish Studies wishes you and your a healthy and happy Jewish New Year! L’Shana Tova!…
Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law Fall 24 Events
Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law Fall 24 Events NEXT WEEK: Tuesday September 24 @ 12:15 pm The International Criminal Court and the War in Gaza: the Status of the Investigation Pound Hall 100 Ioannis Kalpouzos, Visiting Professor of Law, Harvard Law School Moderated by Salma Waheedi, Lecturer on Law and Executive Director of the Program…