Jewish Studies at Stanford

The Taube Center for Jewish Studies offers an interdisciplinary program for the study and understanding of Jewish cultures, literatures, languages, religion, politics, and history.

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Welcome to the 2024-2025 Academic Year!

Fall is upon us, and with it a new academic year on campus. The Taube Center for Jewish Studies is eager to continue its deep engagement with Jewish cultures, literatures, languages, religion, politics, and history. We are committed to connecting with students, faculty, and colleagues who seek opportunities to be challenged and inspired. Join us this year as we co-create our vibrant and inviting intellectual community.

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Events

Upcoming Events

October
9
Date
Wed October 9th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Location
Building 360
Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE), 450 Jane Stanford Way Building 360, Stanford, CA 94305

On October 9, Jonathan Judaken (Washington University) will discuss his new book, ���

October
23
Date
Wed October 23rd 2024, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Location
Building 360
Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE), 450 Jane Stanford Way Building 360, Stanford, CA 94305

On October 23, David Schraub (Lewis and Clark Law School) will introduce his research into the intersections of American law…

October
30
Date
Wed October 30th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Location
Building 360
Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE), 450 Jane Stanford Way Building 360, Stanford, CA 94305

On October 30, Mara Lee Grayson, will explore her two recent studies: the monograph …

November
13
Date
Wed November 13th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Location
Building 360
Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE), 450 Jane Stanford Way Building 360, Stanford, CA 94305

On November 13, Dov Waxman, professor of Israel Studies at UCLA, will serve as the final installment of the speaker series on…

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Courses

Autumn
Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Autumn
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM

News

American Academy for Jewish Research announces Salo Baron Prize for the best first book in Jewish studies
The faculty and staff at the Taube Center for Jewish Studies congratulate Maya Arad, the center's writer-in-residence, on the translation of her highly-anticipated book of novellas, 
Friends –Solace for what has transpired – and continues – in Israel and its region eludes.