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Jewish Studies Center

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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.

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Hunter@Home

X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War

On May 20th, Leah Garrett discussed her new book project which tells the remarkable and unknown story of a group of Jewish Holocaust refugees who were trained by the British to be commandos, fighting on the front lines of many of the most crucial battles of the Second World War.

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Robert Seltzer 2020-2021 Lunch Lecture Series

Our academic talks explore the Jewish experience and culture.

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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.

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

December 1, 2020
Hunter's Hebrew Program Students Win Awards In Writing Contest

Five Hunter College students earned awards in an international writing contest held in Israel for Hebrew learners.
May 20, 2020
Hunter@Home - X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II

On 5/20/20, Hunter hosted this online public program as part of the Hunter@Home series. Award-Winning Scholar, Professor and Director of Jewish ...
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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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