Rutgers Bildner Center

06/02/2026

Joseph Gindi, a double major in Jewish studies and economics, completed his capstone project for the Rutgers Honors College under the mentorship of Professor Gary Rendsburg. The two produced a complete transcription of what is believed to be the oldest Mishnah manuscript ever discovered. Jewish studies award funds enabled Joe to travel to the University of Cambridge to examine a large part of their manuscript firsthand in the Cairo Geniza collection. He will attend Harvard Law School in the fall. Congratulations, Joe!

05/28/2026

Eitan Weinberg is an Information Technology and Informatics major with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Outside of school, he designs and sells Judaica and other custom, handcrafted items through his brand, I.E. Creations. His award in Jewish studies will enable him to invest in advanced tools for fabrication, woodworking, and 3D printing. Congratulations, Eitan!

05/27/2026

Kayla Feldhamer, a graduating senior, is a Computer Science major with minors in Data Science and Jewish Studies. Kayla's award in Jewish Studies will support her participation in Yiddish language classes and cultural events. Congratulations, Kayla!

05/26/2026

Meira Barenholtz, a graduating senior, is a Genetics major. Her award in Jewish Studies will help further her education. Congratulations, Meira!

05/21/2026

Ian Harris, a graduating senior, is a History major and triple minor in Jewish Studies, Public Policy, and Critical Intelligence Studies. Ian's award will support his continued studies in Israel next year. Congratulations, Ian!

05/20/2026

Sapir Filhart, a graduating senior, is a History major with a minor in Jewish Studies. He is planning to attend a summer class at Hebrew University on Jerusalem's significance as the center of three major world religions. He will also participate in an excavation project at Tel Hazor, the largest biblical-era archaeological site in Israel. Congratulations, Sapir!

05/19/2026

David Gitelman, a double major in History and Jewish Studies, is a recipient of the Baruch and Pearl Seidman Award for excellence in Jewish Studies and both the Louis Fishman Memorial Award and the Herbert and Jacqueline Klein Award for Study in Israel. These awards will support his participation in advanced Yiddish courses, which, in turn, will enhance his thesis research on American Yiddish newspaper coverage of the 1929 Hebron Riots. Congratulations, David!

05/14/2026

Students, faculty, family, and friends gathered for an end-of-year celebration, honoring graduating seniors and student award winners in Jewish studies. A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors for supporting academic excellence and global study opportunities. Congratulations to all award recipients!

04/23/2026

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03/19/2026

On March 23, renowned Rutgers scholar Jochen Hellbeck will discuss his groundbreaking new research on WWII and the roots of N**i violence. Register today and join us for light refreshments after the talk. go.rutgers.edu/jochen-hellbeck