The grandson of two Holocaust survivors, Michael Zoosman grew up thinking capital punishment was justified. But thanks to a spiritual evolution that began when he was a student at Brandeis University and accelerated during a stint as a prison chaplain, Zoosman changed his mind.
Read More »Chaplains: The Unsung Heroes of American Judaism
As part of her job at Boston Children's Hospital, Susan Harris consoles grieving parents who've just lost a child, supports families with end-of-life care, and comforts children with terminal illnesses. But on Fridays, in anticipation of the Sabbath, she also gives out challah.
Read More »Saving the World’s Synagogues from Destruction
"We have to save these buildings," he said. "They are often the last testimony to Jewish life in these places."
Read More »5 Documents That Tell the Story of American Jewish History
In coming to America, the people of the book also became the people of documents. In letters, contracts, laws and legislation, photographs, temple newsletters, and even advertisements for rye bread, the Jews' triumphs and travails were all recorded, reflected upon, and discussed.
Read More »Abraham Accord Country Faculty Coming to Brandeis University for Israel Studies Fellowship Program
For the first time since its inception in 2004, the Summer Institute for Israel Studies (SIIS), a faculty fellowship program that gives professors from around the world the foundation to teach about Israel, will host five participants from institutions in the Abraham Accord countries of Bahrain, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Read More »Antisemitism and Social Media
In the newly published book "Antisemitism on Social Media," a group of scholars examines how Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and other platforms may be fueling this rise in the United States and globally.
Read More »The Jewish Experience: A New Brandeis University Website
Introducing Brandeis University's new website, The Jewish Experience, devoted to exploring Jewish history, culture and traditions, all informed by the knowledge and experience of Brandeis faculty, researchers, alumni and students.
Read More »American Jews and the State of Israel: As One or Divided?
A Zoom with Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy in conversation with Jonathan Sarna and Shirley Idelson, based on the book "Never Alone."
Read More »Brandeis U Panel: “Israel After the Elections”
Israel After the Elections: What’s Next?Tuesday, June 910:00 – 11:00 AM MDT A panel discussion with:Eva Bellin, Myra and Robert Kraft Professor of Arab Politics, Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Brandeis University David Makovsky, Ziegler distinguished fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Project on Arab-Israel Relations Bar Sananes, MA/MBA ’20, Recent …
Read More »CU Grad Accepted to Hornstein Leadership Program
Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University welcomes Evan Taksar to Class of 2015.
Read More »Boulder JCC Adds Assistant Exec Director
The Boulder JCC is thrilled to announce the hiring of Wendy Aronson, MJEd as Assistant Executive Director.
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