Program
Our new Certificate program for undergraduatesāthe only academic credential in Jewish Studies east of Montrealāinvites students of all backgrounds to get excited about Judaism. Many of our professors incorporate significant Jewish content into broader classes: students who take courses like āDeath and the Afterlife,ā āGender and Sexuality in the Bible,ā āRitual, Myth, and Music,ā or āHistory and Memory in Modern Russiaā will engage Jewish culture and history, and be on their way to completing the Certificate in Jewish Studies.
Through thirty courses across four departments (and counting), we bridge the gap between the endlessly rich complexity of Jewish tradition and basic public understanding. Jewish students will find new opportunitiesā classes, events, internships, and scholarshipsāto connect with Jewish cultures and each other. For non-Jewish students, an exciting Certificate program offersĀ unprecedented opportunities to challenge their own preconceptions and encounter Jewish tradition with empathy, nuance, and joy.