Jewish Studies at Stanford

The Taube Center for Jewish Studies offers an interdisciplinary program for the study and understanding of Jewish cultures, literatures, languages, religion, politics, and history.

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Welcome to the Stanford Jewish Studies!

The Taube Center for Jewish Studies is eager to continue its deep engagement with Jewish cultures, literatures, languages, religion, politics, and history. We are committed to connecting with students, faculty, and colleagues who seek opportunities to be challenged and inspired. Join us this year as we co-create our vibrant and inviting intellectual community.

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Events

Upcoming Events

A full slate of events is coming soon!

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Courses

Spring
Tuesday Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Spring
Monday 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Spring
Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM

News

Episode 10 of Cite and Sound is out today! This is the final episode of the season 1. Hear from former Stanford professor and chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Arnold Eisen, on his search for a relationship to God. 
Stanford alum and one-time Taube Center student, Nadav Ziv, provides critical historical context for using the term "blood libel" to describe acts of violence committed against Jews in an article for The Forward.
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, PhD on being Jewish today with Professor Ari Kelman.