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Jewish Studies Center

Community members, along with Hunter students and faculty, participate in a Jewish Studies Center Lunch Lecture Series
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
Community Events and Programs in Hebrew and Jewish Studies That Promote Understanding

With diverse programs and events exploring the Jewish experience, the Center draws connections across disciplines and unites Hunter students and faculty with the broader New York City community.

Learn About the Center

Statement From Director Leah Garrett

The Center for Jewish Studies at Hunter College expresses our deep horror for the antisemitic slaughter of more than a thousand Israelis over these last few days. We are all in deep mourning and shock. This is the worst massacre of Jewish civilians since the Holocaust and our hearts are broken. We stand in solidarity with Israel.
 
Leah Garrett
Director and Professor Hunter Center for Jewish Studies

Featured Video

Holocaust Artifacts Unpacked: The Backpack

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum recently published this video about Eva Cooper, a holocaust survivor and major supporter of the Jewish Studies Center. 

Hunter@Home

On-Demand Lectures

Watch these fascinating talks with Jewish Studies Center Director Dr. Leah Garrett and guest experts from around the world.

Steven Zipperstein and Leah Garrett
February 8
Hunter@Home - Steven Zipperstein

Author and Stanford University Professor Steven Zipperman discusses his new biographical study on Philip Roth with Hunter's Leah Garrett.

Leah Garrett
May 20
Hunter@Home - X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II

Dr. Leah Garrett, award-winning scholar, professor and director of Jewish Studies at Hunter College, discusses her new book project.

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“As a native New Yorker who has lived abroad in Israel, Africa, England and Australia, I am happy to be home building Hunter’s Jewish Studies Center into a dynamic cutting-edge program that is deeply tied to the cultural life of New York City.”

Leah Garrett, Director

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FOR STUDENTS

Explore Our Academics

Our dynamic programs offer students new approaches to understanding the contemporary world, while fostering connections between a variety of disciplines.

  • Jewish Studies Academics
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Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty reflects the diversity of the Jewish experience and includes award-winning scholars of history, language, music and more.

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NEWS

April 3, 2024
Jewish Studies Chair Interviewed by BBC

Professor Leah Garrett, was interviewed by BBC Radio about her latest book, "X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II."

Listen to the program

May 4, 2023
Hunter College Awarded $50,000 for its Work Fighting Anti-Semitism

NYC Councilmembers Dinowitz and Powers lauded the innovative campaign begun by President Jennifer J. Raab.

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If you would like to be added to Jewish Studies Center email list, contact us at hcjs@hunter.cuny.edu. Please add a note letting us know if you are a Hunter student or faculty member or part of the NYC community so we can send you the most relevant updates.

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