Jewish Studies Program
About the ProgramÂ
Jewish Studies at ºÚÁÏרÇø is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program dedicated to the unrestricted inquiry into all aspects of the Jewish experience. It seeks to familiarize students with past and present Jewish civilization in the broadest context of world affairs. It appeals to those with a particular attachment or professional interest in the field, as well as those interested in exploring a culture not their own as part of an enriched liberal arts education
Program courses, therefore, appeal to a broad spectrum of students of every disparate ethnic and religious backgrounds. This diversity of student population enriches class discussions by ensuring the airing of multiple perspectives. 4-Year Academic Plan
The Program offers a major and a minor degree. The Program’s curriculum features a broad array of introductory and advanced courses representing the spectrum of Jewish imagination and experience, including courses in Bible, rabbinic literature, history, philosophy and Jewish thought, Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Muslim relations, Holocaust studies, Zionism and modern Israel, Hebrew language and literature, Sephardic Studies, music, and sociology.
Director of Jewish Studies Program
Professor Arnold Franklin
Meet Our Director and Advisory Board | Get to know the dedicated leaders and advisors at ºÚÁÏרÇø who help shape our vision and community.
Scholarships for Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies Program offers a range of scholarships to support students pursuing academic study in Jewish history, culture, language, and religion. Awards are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those with a demonstrated interest in Jewish studies. Scholarships may be based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement, helping to make meaningful educational opportunities more accessible.
​Simon and Roslyn Gold Jewish Studies Library
The Jewish Studies collection at the Simon and Roslyn Gold Jewish Studies Library, comprising more than 1,000 volumes, is currently undergoing cataloging using the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system. This initiative aims to standardize the organization of materials and enhance discoverability for scholars and students.
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Have questions about our program, scholarships, or application process? We’re here to help. Reach out to learn more. We’d love to hear from you! afranklin@qc.cuny.edu
Meet the Endowed Faculty
Meet Elissa Bemporad | Receipent for Ungar Family Scholarship
Established through the generosity of the Ungar family—supports faculty scholarship in Holocaust studies and the promotion of tolerance. It also fosters meaningful intellectual exchange across ethnic and religious communities, both on campus and throughout the borough of Queens.
Meet Abigail Doukhan | Pearl and Nathan Halegua Family Professorship
Established through the generosity of the Ungar family—supports faculty scholarship in Holocaust studies and the promotion of tolerance. It also fosters meaningful intellectual exchange across ethnic and religious communities, both on campus and throughout the borough of Queens.
Meet Francesca Bregoli | The Halegua Family Professorship
