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

April
7
Date
Mon April 7th 2025, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Location
Building 460, Margaret Jacks Hall
450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 460, Stanford, CA 94305
Terrace Room (426)

How did American cultural and political influence shape national sentiments and private experiences during times of great transition in Israel?…

April
7
Date
Mon April 7th 2025, 7:00pm
Location
Memorial Church
450 Jane Stanford Way, Building. 500, Stanford, CA 94305

Join us for a human centered evening of listening and reflection. Hear the deeply personal stories of loss from two Israeli and Palestinian…

April
8
Date
Tue April 8th 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
TBD

As authoritarianism surges across the globe, questions of political conformity, academic freedom, and antisemitism have taken on new urgency. How…

May
12
Date
Mon May 12th 2025, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location
Encina Hall
616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Bechtel Conference Center

On Monday, May 12, the Visiting Fellows in Israel Studies program at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law is pleased to…

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Courses

Winter
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Winter
Monday Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Winter
Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM

News

Amatzia Porat was an acclaimed Israeli editor, critic, and literary translator. He was the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Hebrew Literary Works in 1980, as well as the Tchernichovsky Prize for translation into Hebrew.
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Taube Center alumni, postdoctoral scholars, visiting scholars, and graduate students. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Daniels (Phd History, 2022; Reinhard Family Postdoctoral Fellow, 2022-2023) on receiving the Jordan Schnitzer First Book Publication Award from the Association for Jewish Studies.