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Founded on the conviction that the record contained in the languages, literature, and history of the Jewish people, as these developed across the globe and over thousands of years, are an integral part of human heritage.
The Center for Teaching Innovation will host “What Works,” on Oct. 1, featuring presentations, the Canvas Course Spotlight awardees, and a poster showcase that will demonstrate engaged learning approaches from Cornell faculty teaching in a diverse range of courses and fields.
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A Cornell historian argues that human historians are vital to capture the emotional and moral complexity behind world events.
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The KNIGHTLYnews is an online forum where FWS instructors and other teachers of writing can swap and share ideas for best classroom practice.
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Maimonides, one of the most significant intellectual figures of the medieval period,worked as a physician, thought like a scientist, and served as a leader of the Jewish community in Cairo.
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“This year, we highly recommend that students employ a well-defined strategy of targeting companies and tailoring their resume to applications."
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Sam Tanenhaus is the former editor-in-chief of both the New York Times’ Book Review and the Week in Review and was a Times writer at large.
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An award-winning essay (1916) on Jewish life at Cornell by Morris J. Escoll.
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Projects spanned topics from Confederate cemeteries to Korean textiles.
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Start your journey by taking a class such as “Introduction to Judaism” (JWST 2644), studying Hebrew or Yiddish, or enrolling in or one of the many other courses we offer.
Tempted by more than one Jewish studies course? Consider pursuing a major in Jewish studies.
Participate in a Yiddish conversation hour, Fridays at noon on Zoom.
Participate in our Hebrew Hangout, Thursdays 9:30-10:00am, 410 White Hall (Fall 2025 Schedule). Contact Shalom Shoer for more information.
Explore the resources at the Cornell Library.
Apply for funding to support summer research and travel. We offer summer funding to Cornell undergraduate and graduate students.
Your support enables the program to enhance the experience for undergraduate students. Gifts can help fund lectures and conferences, student research, distinguished speakers, and other program priorities. We will greatly appreciate and immediately put into use any gift, no matter the amount.
