A strongly interdisciplinary field, Jewish Studies crosses into history, music, literature, political science, international affairs, sociology, women’s studies, religion, philosophy, and modern languages. The Jewish Studies program offers exciting classes in both Israel Studies and the history, art, music, and literature of Diaspora Jewish communities around the world.
Students can choose from a number of different tracks through which to explore Jewish Studies: a Jewish Studies minor, a Combined Major in Jewish Studies and Religion, a Specialization in Social Justice, Identity, and Religion within the Human Services major, and an integrated five-year BA/MA or BA/MJEd program with Hebrew College.
Experiential Education in the Jewish Studies Program includes study abroad options in Israel and internships and co-ops both abroad and in the United States at a variety of organizations, such as the Jewish Community Relations Council, Facing History and Ourselves, the Jewish Women’s Archives, and the Israeli Consulate.
Jewish Studies also offers scholarships to outstanding students and sponsors frequent public lectures, performances, and exhibitions both on campus and in the Greater Boston area.
If you have any questions about the program or would like to request further information, please contact our Associate Director, Dr. Jennifer Sartori, at j.sartori@neu.edu or 617-373-7045.
