Jewish studies

Jewish studies conference celebrates 50 years of explosive growth in the field

The landmark edition of the annual convention of the Association of Jewish Studies highlighted how the field helped lead to the study of other marginalized cultures.

By Penny Schwartz December 18, 2018 4:27 pm

Naomi Cohen, one of the first woman scholars in Jewish studies, dies at 91

Cohen’s research focused on two main areas: 20th-century American history and American Jewish history.

January 30, 2018 11:04 am

Over 130 US Jewish studies scholars criticize Trump’s Jerusalem decision

"We hope one day to see a world in which all inhabitants of the land enjoy equal access to the city’s cultural and material resources," the scholars say.

December 10, 2017 1:49 pm