The Levinas Philosophy Summer Seminars
4/30/18

The annual Levinas Philosophy Summer Seminars bring together scholars from across the globe for discussion of Emmanuel Levinas, one of the most original and important philosophers of the 20th century.

Take Your Education to the Next Level
3/5/18

A BA or Minor in Jewish Studies provides students with a comprehensive view of Jewish thought, history and life.

Attend Lectures and Community Events
3/5/18

Join us for one of our visiting scholar or community lecture series, as well as symposiums, seminars and more!

Graduate Program in Jewish Thought
6/30/23

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Jewish Thought program will contribute to the development of new ways of thinking in a truly interdisciplinary perspective, while rooting itself in the rigorous study of the Jewish intellectual tradition.​

 

Conduct Research with Faculty Experts
3/5/18

Our faculty are widely published and internationally recognized for their work in the study of ethics, gender, history, literature, philosophy and politics.

Study Modern and Classical Hebrew
3/5/18

Develop language skills in modern Hebrew for conversation and classical Hebrew to read ancient texts in their original language.

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What is Jewish Thought?

Jewish Thought is for students from all walks of life.

MA in Jewish Thought

Prepare for advanced research in Jewish texts

BA in Jewish Studies

Dive deep into the Jewish intellectual tradition.

Minor in Jewish Studies

Complement a major in art, history, philosophy and more.

Scholarships and Awards

Undergrad and grad funding!

The Department of Jewish Thought is dedicated to studying Judaism as an intellectual, ethical and literary tradition, highlighting its importance to the development of Western civilization from antiquity until today. We work to foster inquiry and expand knowledge through scholarship and instruction that makes this tradition available to broader humanities.

Department News

  • Professor David Patterson Holds Two Events!
    9/5/25
    David Patterson a leading scholor in the Holocaust, Jewish Thought, Anti-Semitism, Israel visits UB 
  • Professor Tamar Rudavsky Visits UB!
    9/5/25
    Professor Tamar Rudavsky, of Ohio State, visits UB !
  • Congratulations to our 2018 Outstanding senior: Jordan Einhorn
    9/5/25
    A ceremony on May 3, 2018 honored twenty-eight College of Arts and Sciences seniors for their noteworthy contributions to the College and their individual department or program. Congratulations, Jordan!
  • 2018 Graduation Celebration
    9/5/25
    UB’s Department of Jewish Thought hosted its first graduation celebration for its graduates on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at 7 pm in the Samuel J. Friedman Library in Clemens Hall.
  • Vibrant discussions following “’Jews Won’t Replace Us’: Charlottesville Protest as a Challenge to Jewish Thought”!
    9/5/25
    With a packed room of community members and UB undergraduate and graduate students, Professor Noam Pines embarked on his discussion of “’Jews Won’t Replace Us’: Charlottesville Protest as a Challenge to Jewish Thought” 

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