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The Atlantic's senior editor Adam Kirsch will talk with Professors Jenny Geddes (Religious Studies) and Caroline Rody (English) this Thursday at 5:30. In-person attendance only. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
The Atlantic's senior editor Adam Kirsch will talk with Professors Jenny Geddes (Religious Studies) and Caroline Rody (English) this Thursday at 5:30. In-person attendance only. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The Atlantic's senior editor Adam Kirsch will talk with Professors Jenny Geddes (Religious Studies) and Caroline Rody (English) this Thursday at 5:30. In-person attendance only. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
Jay Berkowitz Professor of Jewish History Glenn Dynner delivered a Jewish Studies Colloquium on the history of violence against Polish Jews, and how historians should confront that history. Learn more and get to know Professor Dynner: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-je...
January 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Jay Berkowitz Professor of Jewish History Glenn Dynner delivered a Jewish Studies Colloquium on the history of violence against Polish Jews, and how historians should confront that history. Learn more and get to know Professor Dynner: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-je...
On January 20th, actress Lili Rosen visited UVA for a discussion and solo performance about her journey from a Hasidic home, to becoming an actor cast as a Yiddish rabbi in television and movie roles, to her transition to becoming Lili Rosen. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/lili-rosen-d...
January 22, 2026 at 3:37 PM
On January 20th, actress Lili Rosen visited UVA for a discussion and solo performance about her journey from a Hasidic home, to becoming an actor cast as a Yiddish rabbi in television and movie roles, to her transition to becoming Lili Rosen. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/lili-rosen-d...
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Space is running out for Jewish Studies Professor Emerita Vanessa Ochs's Capital Jewish Museum presentation, "Inventing New Jewish Rituals." Register today: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-em...
January 20, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Poet and senior editor at The Atlantic Adam Kirsch will visit UVA to speak about "Being Jewish in America Today" on Thursday, January 29th at 5:30 PM in the Rotunda Dome Room. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Poet and senior editor at The Atlantic Adam Kirsch will visit UVA to speak about "Being Jewish in America Today" on Thursday, January 29th at 5:30 PM in the Rotunda Dome Room. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
Next Tuesday is our second "Being Jewish in America Today" conversation with actress Lili Rosen, featuring a short, solo performance as well. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Next Tuesday is our second "Being Jewish in America Today" conversation with actress Lili Rosen, featuring a short, solo performance as well. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
If you missed last November's "Being Jewish in America Today" conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the livestream recording of the event is available now on our YouTube channel. Give it a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJg...
A Conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl | Being Jewish in America Today Series
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January 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
If you missed last November's "Being Jewish in America Today" conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the livestream recording of the event is available now on our YouTube channel. Give it a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJg...
Last year, UVA Professor of Jewish Studies Sam Shuman and Fordham University Yiddish linguist Chaya R. Nove interviewed Hasidic men and women on a pilgrimage to the grave of renowned rabbi Reb Shayele in Hungary. Learn more about their research: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-sa...
January 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Last year, UVA Professor of Jewish Studies Sam Shuman and Fordham University Yiddish linguist Chaya R. Nove interviewed Hasidic men and women on a pilgrimage to the grave of renowned rabbi Reb Shayele in Hungary. Learn more about their research: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-sa...
Space is running out for Jewish Studies Professor Emerita Vanessa Ochs's Capital Jewish Museum presentation, "Inventing New Jewish Rituals." Register today: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-em...
January 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Space is running out for Jewish Studies Professor Emerita Vanessa Ochs's Capital Jewish Museum presentation, "Inventing New Jewish Rituals." Register today: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-em...
Actress Lili Rosen will visit UVA for a conversation and short performance as part of the "Being Jewish in America Today" Series. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/actress-lili...
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Actress Lili Rosen will visit UVA for a conversation and short performance as part of the "Being Jewish in America Today" Series. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/actress-lili...
Congratulations to UVA Jewish Studies Graduate Fellow Lauren Wheeler, the 2026 recipient of the Herbert Friedman Graduate Fund for Holocaust Studies! Learn more about Lauren and her research: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/graduate-fel...
January 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Congratulations to UVA Jewish Studies Graduate Fellow Lauren Wheeler, the 2026 recipient of the Herbert Friedman Graduate Fund for Holocaust Studies! Learn more about Lauren and her research: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/graduate-fel...
The UVA Jewish Studies 2025 newsletter is now available! Catch up all the events and news from our joyous 25th anniversary school year and look ahead to what we have prepared for next year.
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UVA Jewish Studies 2025 Newsletter Now Available
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December 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The UVA Jewish Studies 2025 newsletter is now available! Catch up all the events and news from our joyous 25th anniversary school year and look ahead to what we have prepared for next year.
jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/uva-jewish-s...
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Jewish Studies Alumni Kerstin Steitz (Associate Professor of World Languages & Cultures at Old Dominion University) recently published a book on literary and filmic examinations of the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/alum-kerstin...
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jewish Studies Alumni Kerstin Steitz (Associate Professor of World Languages & Cultures at Old Dominion University) recently published a book on literary and filmic examinations of the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/alum-kerstin...
UVA Jewish Studies Professor Manuela Achilles recently co-authored an article examining the Trump Administration's economic policies through the economic lens of Jewish economist Albert O. Hirschman. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-ma...
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
UVA Jewish Studies Professor Manuela Achilles recently co-authored an article examining the Trump Administration's economic policies through the economic lens of Jewish economist Albert O. Hirschman. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-ma...
For our 25-Year Anniversary, UVA Jewish Studies produced a short documentary film. Learn firsthand from the programs' founders, current faculty, and student fellows how the program came to be, how it has evolved, and what it means for UVA: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/watch-uva-je...
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
For our 25-Year Anniversary, UVA Jewish Studies produced a short documentary film. Learn firsthand from the programs' founders, current faculty, and student fellows how the program came to be, how it has evolved, and what it means for UVA: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/watch-uva-je...
The Jewish Studies Faculty and Friends Band performed this past month at the UVA Jewish Studies 25-Year Anniversary Gala for dozens of students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the program. Watch their performance: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/available-wa...
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Jewish Studies Faculty and Friends Band performed this past month at the UVA Jewish Studies 25-Year Anniversary Gala for dozens of students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the program. Watch their performance: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/available-wa...
This fall, Bar-Ilan University's Anaël Malet became the second Jewish Studies Visiting PhD Fellow. In this video interview, she discusses her research, background, and experience as a member of the UVA Jewish Studies community. Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S135...
Meet Anaël Malet: The UVA Jewish Studies Fall '25 Visiting Ph.D. Fellow
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November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This fall, Bar-Ilan University's Anaël Malet became the second Jewish Studies Visiting PhD Fellow. In this video interview, she discusses her research, background, and experience as a member of the UVA Jewish Studies community. Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S135...
Last Wednesday, the Rotunda Dome Room was packed for a conversation with Central Synagogue's Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about her new book, "Heart of a Stranger." Learn all about the event and when you can watch it: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/rabbi-angela...
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Last Wednesday, the Rotunda Dome Room was packed for a conversation with Central Synagogue's Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about her new book, "Heart of a Stranger." Learn all about the event and when you can watch it: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/rabbi-angela...
In-person tickets might be sold out, but you can still attend the conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl virtually on November 19 at 5:30 PM. Visit our YouTube channel to find the livestream link—no registration required! www.youtube.com/live/aXJg0t-...
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In-person tickets might be sold out, but you can still attend the conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl virtually on November 19 at 5:30 PM. Visit our YouTube channel to find the livestream link—no registration required! www.youtube.com/live/aXJg0t-...
Congratulations to Jewish Studies alumni Dr. Rebecca Epstein-Levi (Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt) on winning the 2025 Jordan Schnitzer Book Award in Philosophy and Jewish Thought for "When We Collide: Sex, Social Risk, and Jewish Ethics." Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/jewish-studi...
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Congratulations to Jewish Studies alumni Dr. Rebecca Epstein-Levi (Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt) on winning the 2025 Jordan Schnitzer Book Award in Philosophy and Jewish Thought for "When We Collide: Sex, Social Risk, and Jewish Ethics." Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/jewish-studi...
Professor Emeritus Peter Ochs is the 2025 Shevet Achim Award Honoree, given by the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations. Learn more about the award and his upcoming lecture: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-em...
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Professor Emeritus Peter Ochs is the 2025 Shevet Achim Award Honoree, given by the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations. Learn more about the award and his upcoming lecture: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-em...
If you haven't already, be sure to RSVP to hear from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on November 19 about her new book "Heart of a Stranger."
Can't make it in-person? Tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel! jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
Can't make it in-person? Tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel! jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If you haven't already, be sure to RSVP to hear from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on November 19 about her new book "Heart of a Stranger."
Can't make it in-person? Tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel! jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
Can't make it in-person? Tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel! jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/being-jewish...
Yesterday, Religious Studies Professor Greg Schmidt Goering delivered a lively Jewish Studies Colloquium entitled “Fountains, Reservoirs, and Flowing Streams: Conceptual Metaphors for Speaking in Proverbs." Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-gr...
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Yesterday, Religious Studies Professor Greg Schmidt Goering delivered a lively Jewish Studies Colloquium entitled “Fountains, Reservoirs, and Flowing Streams: Conceptual Metaphors for Speaking in Proverbs." Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/professor-gr...
UVA Jewish Studies is pleased to announce that we are the sponsor of the Graduate Student Reception at the Association for @jewishstudies.bsky.social (ASJ) Annual Meeting this December in Washington, DC, as well as a silver sponsor of the whole meeting: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/uva-jewish-s...
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
UVA Jewish Studies is pleased to announce that we are the sponsor of the Graduate Student Reception at the Association for @jewishstudies.bsky.social (ASJ) Annual Meeting this December in Washington, DC, as well as a silver sponsor of the whole meeting: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/uva-jewish-s...
This past weekend, Jewish Studies celebrated 25 years at UVA with a series of events including a Textual Reasoning Workshop, Rotunda Shabbat service, gala dinner, walking tour of Charlottesville's Jewish history, and more. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/jewish-studi...
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This past weekend, Jewish Studies celebrated 25 years at UVA with a series of events including a Textual Reasoning Workshop, Rotunda Shabbat service, gala dinner, walking tour of Charlottesville's Jewish history, and more. Learn more: jewishstudies.as.virginia.edu/jewish-studi...