University of Pittsburgh Jewish Studies Program

10/20/2026

https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/miriam-udel-prominent-scholar-of-yiddish-literature-comes-to-pittsburgh/

Come see Prof. Miriam Udel at the Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival on Wednesday evening, Oct 21!

Udel hopes her role as darshanit helps more audiences access Yiddish texts and be curious about the past.

10/19/2026

Join us on Wednesday night to hear Dr. Miriam Udel discuss Yiddish children's literature!

10/16/2026

Our Spring 2027 Course Flipbook is ready to view!
https://canva.link/mq6dml452id5rgh
Use this guide to explore all of the Jewish Studies courses we are offering next semester.

09/29/2026

"Hey, I'm Researchin' Here!"

Spend your summer term in New York City, immersed within the archives and special collections at the Alexander Library of Columbia University. The New York City Scholars in Residence program supports independent research with the field of Jewish Studies.

This residency does not require archival research experience and is fully funded.

Project proposal drafts due to the OUR by November 11!

Info Session Dates
October 6, 5pm, Zoom
October 14, 12pm, Zoom

(Scan QR code to register)

09/28/2026

Are you a Pitt student interested in doing Jewish studies research in NYC this summer? Check out this amazing opportunity:

Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library NYC Scholars in Residence is a fully funded program supporting scholars spending the summer term in New York,

09/02/2026

On October 5, Dr. Rachel Perry will share her research on the Holocaust survivors who documented their experiences through visual art. This second annual Edith Balas lecture will also include a small exhibition. Please join us!

08/25/2026

Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and Medieval & Renaissance Studies are coming together to celebrate the start of another academic year. This is a great opportunity to meet your professors, learn about upcoming events, and ask questions about courses and programs. We'll also have delicious pastries and coffee from La Gourmandine (while refreshments last.) Please join us!

Thursday, September 3, 10am-12pm
26th floor lobby, Cathedral of Learning

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

08/20/2026

https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/curious-about-jewish-studies-reject-insinuations-and-join-our-conversations/

Jewish studies is an academic subject, not an advocacy organization, and our colleagues hail from many backgrounds.

04/06/2026

Award-winning filmmaker Rafael Balulu joins us next week for his talk, "Saints and Saviors: Jewish Stories from North Africa in the Shadow of the Holocaust."

03/02/2026

This Wednesday, join us virtually for a discussion of "Evaluating Anti-Zionism in Relation to Antisemitism," with Ethan Katz of UC Berkeley.

Register through the event link: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/evaluating-anti-zionism-in-relation-to-antisemitism-virtual-webinar