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Welcome! The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Rochester promotes research, scholarship, and education in Jewish studies. Through courses, publication, lectures, fellowships, and intellectual collaboration, we aim to:
- Increase knowledge in the field of Jewish studies
- Provide enriched learning opportunities for students
- Contribute to the intellectual life of the University
- Share its resources with the Rochester community
Feature Story
Nora Rubel featured in PBS documentary “Family Recipe”
New documentary Family Recipe: Jewish American Style includes Elizabeth Denio Professor Nora Rubel, chair of the Department of Religion & Classics and co-director of the Center for Jewish Studies, among the featured experts.
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Philip S. Bernstein Lecture
The Center for Jewish Studies holds an annual endowed lecture named after Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein, who served as the spiritual leader to local congregation Temple B'rith Kodesh in Rochester for nearly fifty years.