"The lessons I have learned in the Jewish Studies Program are probably the most valuable lessons I have gotten out of my education at Northeastern."

-Lauren Steingold, Ruderman Scholar and Jewish Studies minor

About the Program

The Jewish Studies Program provides students the opportunity to explore the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. An interdisciplinary program, it offers courses in a wide variety of areas, including Hebrew language, religion, philosophy, history, music, political science, and sociology. The Program offers regular scholarships and awards to outstanding students and sponsors frequent public lectures, performances, and exhibitions

Why Jewish Studies?

Because the key elements shaping the Jewish Studies experience- religion, ethnicity, history, nationality- are also essential to understanding our increasingly complex and diverse society, Jewish Studies is an ideal vantage point from which to learn about these phenomena. The Program introduces students not only to the theory behind these concepts but also to how they work in practice. Contrary to popular assumption, non-Jewish students make up the majority of Jewish Studies classes. Regardless of their background, all students learn quickly that the field provides them with tools and knowledge for a more critical and analytical understanding of the world around them.

The Jewish Studies Program Offers Several Exciting Tracks

Dual Major in Jewish Studies and Religion

Jewish Studies Minor

Human Services Specialization

Unique Aspects of Our Program

The Jewish Studies Module. In the spirit of Northeastern's strong emphasis on applied learning, we have specifically designed this course to link the Jewish Studies minor to a student's major field of study.

Experiential Education in the Jewish Studies Program includes study abroad in Israel and internships and co-ops at organizations such as the Jewish Community Relations Council, Facing History and Ourselves, the Jewish Women's Archives, and the Israeli Consulate.

Scholarships are also available to support Jewish Studies majors and minors and students interested in the Arts in the Holocaust. For more information see our Awards and Fellowships page

If you have any questions about the program or would like to request further information, please contact our Associate Director, Dr. Jennifer Sartori, at or 617-373-7045.