- Israel at a Crossroads: Directions, Perceptions, Illusions, and Challenges
October 31st, 2021 at 12:00 PM
In an era full of anecdotal evidence — which is, by nature, partial and often misleading — the need to bring evidence-based perspectives to democracy’s front lines has become paramount.Read more "Israel at a Crossroads: Directions, Perceptions, Illusions, and Challenges"
- The 1940s as the Decade of the Anti-Antisemitism Novel, an article by Rachel Gordon
Mazel Tov to Rachel Gordan for the publication of her article, “The 1940s as the Decade of the Anti-Antisemitism Novel,” in the journal of Religion and American Culture published in June 2021.
The abstract can be found here. A great way to start the new academic year! - Statement condemning recent escalation of antisemitic rhetoric and crimes
We recognize with sadness UF student and faculty reports of distress, tensions, and intimidation on campus.
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- Samuel “Bud” Shorstein (UF BSBA 1959) Writing Awardees for the 2020-2021 academic year
The Center for Jewish Studies and the Department of Religion announce three undergraduate awards for Excellence in Jewish Studies.
- The Last Ghetto: Understanding Theresienstadt – A Conversation with Anna Hájková
Join us for a conversation with Anna Hájková, author of The Last Ghetto: An Everyday History of Theresienstadt.
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- A Conversation With Novelist Yaa Gyasi
Wednesday April 7, 2021
5:00 pm EDT - Gainesville Jewish Film Festival
Sunday, March 7th to Saturday, March 20th
- Public Trust in Israel’s Judiciary: The Effect of Political Polarization
Join us February 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm for a conversation on contemporary Israeli politics and society with Menachem Hoffnung, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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- The Berlin Mission
Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 7:00 pm EDT
Join us for a conversation with Richard Breitman, author of The Berlin Mission: The American Who Resisted Nazi Germany From Within - The Bible With and Without Jesus
Join us for a conversation with Professors Amy-Jill Levine (Vanderbilt University) and Marc Zvi Brettler (Duke University) about their new book, The Bible With and Without Jesus. on Wed, January 27th at 2:00 pm. We will be taking audience questions.
- 10th Annual Jewish Film Festival Event
A Remote Ten-Night Event
November 29 – December 9, 2020 - Spring 2021 Courses Now Available
Spring semester is right around the corner. View all the course offerings for this Spring!
- Songs in Dark Times: Yiddish Poets and Social Justice
A Public Webinar Discussion
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
7:00pm-9:00pm EDTRead more "Songs in Dark Times: Yiddish Poets and Social Justice"
- Election 2020: Florida and the Jewish Vote in an Era of Crisis
A Public Webinar Discussion
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
7:00pm-9:00pmRead more "Election 2020: Florida and the Jewish Vote in an Era of Crisis"
- The Political Journey of Holocaust Historian Lucy S. Dawidowicz
A Conversation with Nancy Sinkoff
September 15, 2020
07:00 PMRead more "The Political Journey of Holocaust Historian Lucy S. Dawidowicz"