Department of Jewish Thought - University at Buffalo, SUNY

The Department of Jewish Thought is a proud co-sponsor of the "Commentary and/as Philosophy" Conference, co-organized by Professor Alexandra Zirkle, and generously sponsored and hosted by Princeton University's Program in Judaic Studies.

Commentary and/as Philosophy Day 1 — Monday, May 118:30-9:00am – Breakfast9:00-9:05am – Welcoming Remarks, Leora Batnitzky9:05-9:15am – Introduction to the theme: Ori Werdiger, Alexandra Zirkle Session I (9:15-10:55), chair: Andrew Chignell (Princeton University)9:15-10:05am – Daniel Herskowitz (Duke University) The G...

Join us next Wednesday, to welcome Professor George Kohler to UB:

Join us next Tuesday for a lecture by Prof. Harriet Murav: Abandonment in revolutionary Russia and Ukraine — “As the Dust of the Earth.”

Spring 2026 brings a rich selection of undergraduate and graduate courses taught by Jewish Thought faculty, including these highlights:

Students, join us Friday to relax over brunch with faculty members Noam Pines, Sergey Dolgopolski, Lilia Dolgopolskaia, Richard Cohen, and Alexandra Zirkle.

Welcome back, students! We are looking forward to a semester of deep learning in courses including "Origins of Good and Evil," "World Religions," "Modern Revolutions," and our new "Genocide, Testimony, and Truth."

Interested in learning more about our minor or major? Contact Alexandra Zirkle, Director of Undergraduate Studies, or Noam Pines, Chair of the Department.

TODAY at 1pm:

One more week! UB's Department of Jewish Thought is welcoming applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professorship with a 2-2 teaching load, competitive salary, and wonderful colleagues within the Department and across the University. The application is brief--a cover letter, CV, and names of 3 references--and there's one week left before the Nov. 15 deadline. Please reach out to Noam Pines with any questions about the University or the Department, or to talk about making Buffalo home.

Irving M. and Marilyn C. Shuman Visiting Assistant Professor in Jewish Thought The Department of Jewish Thought at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York seeks to fill the position of Irving M. and Marilyn C. Shuman Visiting Assistant Professor for a two-year term beginning August 2023. We invite applicants in the area and discipline of Jewish Thought broa...

Save the date: Professor Yoni Brafman of Tufts University will be joining us next week to host a seminar Monday evening and to offer a lecture Tuesday. All are welcome, please see the poster for details!

“The Birth of Lithuanian Talmudism from the Self-Destruction of Kabbalah” As part of the

Happy to be welcoming faculty and students to our Fall Social this Thursday!