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  • Rachel Rockenmacher: 2025 Harvard Hero!
    The CJS congratulates Rachel Rockenmacher, our Executive Director, for being recognized a 2025 Harvard Hero! In June, we were joined by Rachel’s family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to celebrate the special moment. The Harvard Heroes program…
  • DR. SHAYE COHEN, NATHAN LITTAUER PROFESSOR OF HEBREW LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY, RETIRES
    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,…
  • CJS Main Office closure notice
    The CJS main office at the HMANE (6 Divinity Ave.) will be closed for in-person visits this week  Wednesday-Friday, June 25-6.27 because of building maintenance. We will be available by email, and our Vanserg office will…
  • Hannah Marcus Awarded the Dan David Prize
    The CJS extends its congratulations to Professor Hannah Marcus for this wonderful achievement! Hannah Marcus is Professor of the History of Science in the Department of the History of Science and the Faculty Director of the…

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