The Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University

10/16/2026

Attention Graduate and Undergraduate Harvard students!
The CJS is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2027 J-term and Spring research and study fellowships are now open.

For detailed information on how to apply visit our Fellowships and Prizes page.
Application deadline: Friday, November 6. 2026!

The Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University has limited funds available to support qualified Harvard College students and Harvard GSAS students in Jewish studies with J-term (January) research fellowships, as well as summer study and research fellowships. We award prizes, such as the Selma a...

10/15/2026

Spring 2027 course registration starts 11.4.26, and Crimson Carts open on 10.21!

Not sure which Jewish studies course to take? Can’t find out what’s available? Looking for a language class?

Browse the Spring 2027 Courses webpage for a complete list of Harvard’s Jewish studies course offerings.

Spring 2027 | Course listings as of October 15, 2026. Course offerings and times may change.Please check the Website of the Registrar’s Office of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences for updated information. Jump to courses: General Education How the Germans Embraced Hi**er: Politics, Culture & th...

10/14/2026

The YARID Inaugural Issue Launched on October 11, 2026
The YARID explores the future of Jewish thought and culture through curating and publishing collegiate voices.

The inaugural issue was celebrated with a full-day symposium featuring an interview with Harvard President Alan Garber.

The YARID Inaugural Issue Launched on October 11, 2026 The YARID explores the future of Jewish thought and culture through curating and publishing collegiate voices.  The inaugural issue was celebrated with a full-day symposium featuring an interview with Harvard President Alan Garber. Program....

10/08/2026

OCTOBER 26!
Josh « Socalled » Dolgin is a musician, composer and performer based in Montreal Quebec Canada. He is known for his eclectic mix of Yiddish rap, Jewish hip-hop, klezmer, and other styles such as drum & bass and folk music.

Open to Harvard ID holders or contact [email protected]

Josh « Socalled » Dolgin Josh « Socalled » Dolgin is a musician, composer and performer based in Montreal Quebec Canada. He is known for his eclectic mix of Yiddish rap, Jewish hip-hop, klezmer, and other styles such as drum & bass and folk music. Open to Harvard ID holders, or contact amaha...

10/05/2026

The Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies invites applications for the 2027-2028 Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica.
The Starr fellowships for 2027-28 will be available to scholars working on topics related to Jews and the Environment in the Ancient World.
Application Deadline: 12.11.2026

The Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies invites applications for the 202t-2028 Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica The Starr fellowships for 2027-28 will be available to scholars working on topics related to Jews and the Environment in the Ancient World Application Deadline: Friday,...

10/05/2026

The CJS @ Harvard 2027-2028 Daniel Jeremy Silver Fellowship application process now open.
Applicants must be active members of the clergy who have demonstrated intellectual and academic ability, interest and energy in pursuit of Jewish studies scholarship.
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 14, 2027

The Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies invites applications for the 2026-2027 Daniel Jeremy Silver Fellowship Applicants must be active members of the clergy who have demonstrated serious intellectual and academic ability, interest and energy in the pursuit of scholarship in Jewish studies...

10/02/2026

Opportunities for graduate students and postdocs
The Department of Near Easter Languages and Civilizations publishes a monthly newsletter with a wealth of information about events, Calls for Papers, and other funding and job opportunities.

09/24/2026

Designing Hebrew: Typography, Tradition & Innovation | A Workshop with Avraham Cornfeld
Join us for a workshop with Israeli type designer Avraham Cornfeld exploring the visual language of Hebrew letterforms.
Open to Harvard students only.

Designing Hebrew: Typography, Tradition & Innovation | A Workshop with Avraham Cornfeld This talk is open to Harvard students only. Please have your Harvard ID on hand. Join us for a workshop with Israeli type designer Avraham Cornfeld exploring the visual language of Hebrew letterforms. Drawing...

09/24/2026

The YARID Inaugural Symposium, 10.11.2026
The YARID is a new Harvard student journal that explores the future of Jewish thought and culture by curating and publishing collegiate voices in Jewish studies.

The YARID Inaugural Symposium The YARID is a new Harvard student journal that explores the future of Jewish thought and culture by curating and publishing collegiate voices in Jewish studies. The inaugural edition, focused on what holds promise for the Jewish future, will be published in October 202...

09/24/2026

The YARID is a new Harvard student journal that explores the future of Jewish thought and culture by curating and publishing collegiate voices in Jewish studies.

REGISTER online!

The YARID Inaugural Symposium The YARID is a new Harvard student journal that explores the future of Jewish thought and culture by curating and publishing collegiate voices in Jewish studies. The inaugural edition, focused on what holds promise for the Jewish future, will be published in October 202...