Lecture

Enrichment through the sponsorship of several programming initiatives is the goal of the Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life. View our event calendar, and stay up-to-date on all of our programming. Learn about the many lecture series and cultural events we have to offer on a wide range of topics!  Our events are always free and open to the public. View full event listings.

Professor Stuart Miller teaching

Expand your knowledge in the literatures and cultures of the Jewish people by taking a few courses, or become an expert in the field by pursuing the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, or Doctorate in Judaic Studies at UConn. Discover opportunities in study abroad, funding, and other available resources.  Learn about our faculty and alumni. Find out what Hebrew and Judaic Studies has to offer you! Visit our student section. 

study abroad

Students may spend a semester or academic year at Hebrew University in Jerusalem., Tel Aviv, Haifa, or Ben Gurion Universities. The  Center for Judaic Studies supports special programs such as archaelogical excavations and internships in Israel for which credit may be applied to the major and minor in Judaic Studies. Students participating in our study abroad programs may apply to the Center for funding to help offset tuition and other costs. Visit our study abroad section.

Upcoming Events

Jews in Space on Screen!

10 Feb 2025 / 7:00 p.m.

Co-Sponsored by the UConn Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life and University of Hartford The Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies, join us for a Zoom event with Jennifer Caplan, Associate Professor and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies at University of Cincinnati. She will share about her exploration of Jewish characters in science fiction film and television. More info...

Hebrew & Judaic Studies Coffee Hour

10 March 2025 / 3:30 pm

The Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life is hosting a coffee hour so faculty and students can gather and discuss upcoming courses and programs, just in time for Fall 2025 Course Registrations beginning March 24. Students are encouraged to learn more about our department's offerings or just say hi.  More info...

Yiddish Tish Online Luncheon Discussion Group

The Yiddish Tish online luncheon discussion group is a small gathering of those interested in Yiddish from campus and the wider community. We meet monthly, read together short stories in Yiddish and translate them into English. Sponsored by the Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life, the Yiddish Tish was launched in 1982. We continue to attract new colleagues and community members, and we welcome you to join us to sustain our enthusiasm. The sessions are online and open to any and all faculty, staff, students, and members of the community. All reading and speaking levels of Yiddish are welcome, and it’s also fine to just attend and listen.

If you would like to receive monthly Zoom meeting invitations, contact us at armi.rowe@uconn.edu.

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    10
    Hebrew & Judaic Studies Coffee Hour
    The Dodd Center for Human Rights
    3:30 PM

    Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a casual cup of coffee and insomnia cookies at the Hebrew & Judaic Studies Coffee Hour. Learn more about our courses and programs or just say hi.

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ALEPH: A New Community-Wide Jewish Learning Initiative

Mandell JCC and UConn Judaic Studies renew "ALEPH: The Institute of Jewish Ideas," for a second year of community learning. Under the timely theme "On Jews, Judaism, and the Pursuit of Social Justice," members and organizations are invited to a dive into Jewish history and sources. [Learn more about ALEPH]