Jewish Studies Center
Examining & Celebrating Jewish Life
in New York City & America
News & EVENTS
Yeshiva Flatbush Students Gain Insights to Sephardic Past at the Annual JSC Conference. Read More >
"Sephardic American Jewry Conference: Communities and Contributions" was held on May 15th. View Photos >
Mission
The Jewish Studies Center (JSC) in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College reflects the legacy and heritage of the college, its tradition of educating New York City immigrants, its diverse population, and its special relationship to and place within Manhattan.
The JSC is uniquely positioned to take advantage of Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, School of Public Affairs, and Weissman School of Arts and Sciences as well as the Baruch Performing Arts Center. The JSC is dedicated to teaching and informing the Baruch community and public about the history and experiences of Jews in America, specifically in New York City. Public programs, courses, events, and campus activities will focus on the Jewish immigration to New york City, and address some of the biggest issues and challenges currently facing today's American Jewish community -- Jewish philanthropy, Jewish business ethics, Jewish politics, Jewish identity and continuity, and the changing face of American Jewry.
Message from the Director, Jessica Lang
Welcome to the Jewish Studies Center at Baruch College! Our Center
focuses on American Jewish history, culture and literature, and, more
specifically, the Jewish immigrant presence in New York City.
The Jewish Studies Center stands at the intersection of a range of scholarly interests and community programming. The four pillars that support the Jewish Studies Center at Baruch are: a minor and academic programming for undergraduates; lectures, events, and classes for the Baruch community and general public; arts and cultural programs for the Baruch community and the general public; and Jewish campus life programs for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Faculty affiliated with Jewish Studies come from a range of disciplines, including Anthropology, English, Fine and Performing Arts, History, Journalism, Modern Languages, and Sociology. The conversations initiated across these fields and between faculty, students, and community members, bring to bear new perspectives on traditional areas of study and reflection. We welcome students of all backgrounds to enroll in Jewish Studies courses and participate in the array of programs sponsored by the Jewish Studies Center.
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