Jewish Studies minor at Colgate University
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies at Colgate encompasses a wide range of studies in Jewish religion, history, politics, arts, and language. Our interdisciplinary program recognizes the complex interaction between religion and culture in Jewish life, and the diversity of Jewish historical experience. We encourage students to explore their particular interests, be they religious, literary, or political.
We are proud of our students, who have pursued Jewish Studies both on campus, in Israel, and many other locations. (The photo below was taken by Marc Frankel ’06 on a Jewish-Studies funded trip to Birobidzhan, Siberia, which provided the background for his senior thesis). Our faculty are actively engaged as teachers, scholars, and lecturers at home and abroad. Every year, we invite a number of artists, writers, and commentators in a variety of fields of Jewish interest to enrich our offerings with their knowledge and perspective.
The Saperstein Jewish Center was dedicated in 1993 as a campus home for Jewish Studies, as well as for Jewish religious and secular life. The center houses a Jewish book, music, and film library, as well as computer facilities. All students and faculty are encouraged to make use of these resources.
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