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The CJS is happy to present a recording of the inaugural lecture in the Series on Jewish-Muslim Interrelations:Orit Bashkin | “Sultan Suleiman as King Solomon and Zahir al-Umar as Ahasuerus: The Ottoman Arab Culture of Palestinian Jews, 1517-1799” This event was held in-person at Harvard University on May 2, 2024. Image: Mural Painting in Tiberias…

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…

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…

Happy Passover…

Take advantage of this upcoming opportunity, and apply via CARAT: We are pleased to announce that the CARAT application portal has opened for The Selma and Lewis Weinstein Prize which is awarded for an outstanding essay in Jewish studies by a Harvard undergraduate. This is a $2,500 prize. REMINDER: The deadline for applying to the Weinstein Prize is Monday, April 22, 2024. Entries must not exceed 25…

Fall 2024 course registration for returning students starts today, March 27, 2024, and Crimson Carts are open! Not sure which Jewish studies course to take? Can’t find out what’s available? Looking for a language class? Browse the new our Fall 2024 Courses webpage to see a complete list of Harvard’s Jewish studies course offerings….