UConn Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life

UConn Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life fostering research and scholarship in Judaic Studies; providing resources for continuing education and community service

The Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life was established in 1979 with the support of philanthropists Doris and Simon Konover. In 2013, Professor Jeffrey Shoulson succeeded the Center’s founding Director, Arnold Dashefsky, as Director and Konover Chair of Judaic Studies, a position made possible through the generous $1.5-million endowment from the Konover Foundation. The Center se

eks to promote the academic and scholarly study of Jewish history, culture, and civilization in recognition of the need to bring that study to a general audience. Center activities are open to all persons, regardless of religious or ethnic background. The Center actively works with many departments, centers, programs, and institutes across the university on instructional, research, and programming initiatives in areas of shared interest. Faculty affiliated with the Center also have formal working relationships with several institutions of higher learning in Israel, including the University of Haifa, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the University of Tel Aviv.

For more information check out judaicstudies.UConn.edu/academics/courses/. We hope to see you in one (or more) of our aw...
08/27/2026

For more information check out judaicstudies.UConn.edu/academics/courses/. We hope to see you in one (or more) of our awesome classes!

A huge mazel tov to the recipients of the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages awards for Academic Achieve...
05/04/2026

A huge mazel tov to the recipients of the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages awards for Academic Achievement in Hebrew and Judaic Studies! We are so proud of all you have accomplished this year!

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3629 is for you! Learn more at judaicstud...
04/24/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3629 is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant ONLINE class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3205 is for you! Learn more at jud...
04/24/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant ONLINE class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3205 is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3202 is for you! Learn more at judaicstud...
04/23/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3202 is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant W course for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3050W is for you! Learn more at judaic...
04/23/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant W course for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 3050W is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2401 is for you! Learn more at judaicstud...
04/22/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2401 is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2104 might be for you! Learn more at juda...
04/22/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2104 might be for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2204 is for you! Learn more at judaicstud...
04/22/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2204 is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2201 is for you! Learn more at judaicstud...
04/21/2026

Looking for a stimulating and globally relevant class for Fall 2026? Then HEJS 2201 is for you! Learn more at judaicstudies.uconn.edu

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