Judaic Studies
Explore the tremendous scope and diversity of the Jewish experience.
Degrees
You find the study of Jewish civilization engrossing, from its ancient Middle East roots to the many places in which it flourishes today. You’d love to conduct research at one of the many museums and cultural institutions in New York, or go farther afield and study in Israel. The Department of Judaic Studies offers a wide variety of experiences, from internships at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, to research under the guidance of one our renowned faculty members, to summers of intensive Yiddish studies at places like Tel Aviv University. Our graduates go into a variety of careers in education, research, social work, policy planning in the private and public sectors, diplomacy and government, and are prepared for graduate studies in any number of fields.
Faculty
Previous Events
The Jews of Ukraine
Past, Present, and Future, at Brooklyn College
With David Fishman
March 30, 2022
Łódź ghetto in diaries and testimonies
With Professor Robert Shapiro
Professor Shapiro in conversation with the director of the Marek Edelman Center for Dialogue in Łódź, Poland, for the 76th anniversary of the final deportation from the Łódź Ghetto to Auschwitz.
August 26, 2020
Yeshiva / Seminary Credits
Learn about the necessary steps for the Judaic Studies Department and the Transfer Evaluation Office.
Contact Information
Department Chair: Allan Amanik
E: AAmanik@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Graduate Deputy: Sharon Flatto
3111 James Hall
P: 718.951.5229
F: 718.951.4703