“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 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 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 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 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….
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 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…
Attention Graduate and Undergraduate Harvard students! The CJS is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2025 J-term and Spring research and study fellowships will open on Friday, 9.20.2024. For detailed information on how to apply visit our Fellowships and Prizes page. The deadline for submitting your application, project proposal, itemized budget, and letter of recommendation (should…
*LOCATION CHANGE!!! THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN AUSTIN HALL 111, 1515 Massachusetts Ave., October 8, 12:15pm* Professors Noah Feldman and Derek Penslar discuss the cultural and legal realities that have unfolded in Israel since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. * THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 8, 2024 * For details please visit…
Hebrew Bible Workshop Fall Schedule Are you a Harvard Grad interested in Hebrew Bible? The Harvard Hebrew Bible Workshop presents new and ongoing research on the Hebrew Bible conducted at Harvard University. Its main purpose is to introduce research conducted by GSAS students (and occasionally faculty) providing a setting for them to present and think…
