Jewish Studies Program

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Explore the interdisciplinary contexts of the Jewish religion, culture, and history.

 

Jewish History at Colgate

The book Repression, Re-invention, & Rugelach: A History of Jews at Colgate features student and faculty research on Jews and Judaism on campus.

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Saperstein Jewish Center
The Saperstein Jewish Center hosts a number of Jewish Studies courses, in addition to serving as the religious and cultural hub for the Jewish community on campus.
Professor Nakhimovsky Published

Professor Nakhimovsky co-authored Dear Mendl, Dear Reyzl, which won a National Jewish Book Award.

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Lithuania Extended Study

Students travel to Vilnius in Lithuania following a semester studying the politics of nationalism and memory in Eastern Europe. Extended study >>

Emily Kahn ’19, one of the authors of a book on the history of Jewish life at Colgate, shares the book with President Brian W. Casey.
Emily Kahn ’19, one of the authors of a book on the history of Jewish life at Colgate, shares the book with President Brian W. Casey.

The Jewish Studies Program offers classes across the curriculum, allowing students to explore the religious, literary, and political aspects of the Jewish historical experience. The faculty are actively engaged as scholars, authors, teachers, and lecturers. Each year, guest artists, writers, and scholars are invited to speak on a variety of topics of Jewish interest.

The Saperstein Jewish Center, in addition to being the home of Jewish religious and cultural life on campus, also hosts a number of Jewish Studies courses. The center houses a library of Jewish literature, music, and film as well as computer facilities. All students and faculty are encouraged to utilize these resources.

The program offers a minor in Jewish Studies.

 

Learn About the Jewish Studies Program

 

Department Contacts

Chair: Noah Dauber
Administrative assistant: Becca Smith
Phone: 315-228-7681
Office: 104 Hascall Hall

The diverse opportunities of the Jewish Studies program have been treasured parts of my Colgate experience. The wonderful faculty, engaging courses, and unique projects have been highlights of my undergraduate career.

Cameron Pauly ’19
Course Offerings

Learn about both required and elective courses available to students minoring in Jewish Studies.

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Faculty and Staff

Meet the faculty and staff behind the Jewish Studies Program, and learn about their continuing scholarship and research.

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Off-Campus Study

Participate in immersive study in Jewish culture through off-campus study programs.

Off-Campus Study at Colgate

Outside the Classroom

Jewish Studies Program Events

The Fortunoff Archive as Model of Grassroots Refugee/Survivor Archival Activism
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Jewish Student Life

Students attend a Family Weekend bagel brunch at Colgate’s Saperstein Jewish Center.

The Colgate Jewish community is open and vibrant, providing opportunities for students to participate in religious and cultural ritual, social, and intellectual opportunities throughout the year.

The Jewish Community