Welcome
A Note from the Director
Welcome to the Jewish Studies program!
Jewish Studies offers the opportunity to explore the history, cultures, and religion of the Jewish people in a wide variety of contexts. Because of the geographic, ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity of the Jewish people and the long timeline of Jewish history, the field of Jewish Studies provides rich possibilities for cross-cultural and comparative study. The program explores the evolving interactions between Judaism and Christianity, Islam, and other religions, as well as the multifaceted interactions between Jewish communities and the majority cultures within which they have lived.
Lori Lefkovitz, Ruderman Professor of Jewish Studies
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News & Events
New Israel Studies professor at Northeastern
Northeastern has announced the hiring of Israel and Middle East expert Dov Waxman as professor of political science, international affairs, and Israel studies and co-director of the Middle East Center. Click here to read more.
Northeastern students experience Israel
Jewish Studies Director Lori Lefkovitz is currently leading a group of 14 Northeastern students in a Dialogue of Civilizations program in Israel. Follow along here!
Northeastern’s annual Holocaust Commemoration
On Monday, April 8, Northeastern’s annual Holocaust Awareness Week opened with the Holocaust Commemoration, featuring a presentation by Gideon Klein Scholar Heather Viola and Stotsky Professor of Jewish Historical and Cultural Studies Laurel Leff. Click here for an article in News@Northeastern on the event.
Jewish Studies Courses Offered 2013 – 2014
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How the Holocaust shaped one author’s life and literary career
Check out Nathan Englander article, here!