Department of Jewish Thought

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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 Azzan Yadin-Israel's David Blitzer Event!
9/5/25
On March 4 and 5 2024, as a part of David Blitzer Lectures Series, Professor Azzan Yadin-Israel of the Rutgers University Departments of Jewish Studies and Classics delivered a seminar on the “The Status of the Forgotten: Plato, Freud, Talmud, and Beyond” and a lecture on the topic of “The Forbidden Fruit: The Mystery Solved.”
Professor Sergey Dologpolski to participate in book panel: "When Jews Argue: Between the University and the Beit Midrash"
9/5/25
March 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Professor Sergey Dolgopolski's presents new co-edited volume!
9/5/25
"When Jews Argue" coming October 2023!
Faculty updates from 2020-2021
9/5/25
The Department of Jewish Thought is pleased to share these accomplishments and updates from our faculty during the 2020-2021 academic year. We are grateful to our students and the community for their engagement this year.
Where Is Palestinian Talmud Going?
9/5/25
On May 12, 2021 Professor Sergey Dolgopolski gave a virtual talk at Temple Beth Tzedek in Williamsville, NY. Dolgopolski's talk, titled "Where is the Palestinian Talmud Going?“, was recorded on Zoom and is available to watch here (passcode ?28gD%a?).

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