Until the middle of the twentieth century, Algeria hosted an array of Jewish communities—some deeply-rooted, others more recently settled—that played important roles in North African society. French colonial rule, however, brought changes that profoundly reshaped Jews’ relationship to their Muslim neighbors. By the years leading up to the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962), these changes […]
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Israel/Palestine: Learn-In
Deeply concerned about Israel/Palestine? Grappling with Hamas’ attack on October 7 and Israel’s current bombardment and invasion of Gaza, as well as the broader historical context for both? Wonder how we got here and how we might imagine a better future together? Come with questions and a desire to learn with and from others. All […]
“Returning, Remembering, Forgiving” Talk by Prof. Roald Hoffmann
You are invited to attend a talk by Holocaust Survivor Prof. Roald Hoffmann winner of the 1981 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He will present a talk entitled: “Returning, Remembering, Forgiving” Which will take place on April 25, 2022, at 10:40 a.m. PT. This lecture will take place in conjunction with Prof. Nathaniel Deutsch’s course “The […]
The Helen Diller Distinguished Lecture in Jewish Studies: A Conversation with Ethan Michaeli
Please join us for The Helen Diller Distinguished Lecture in Jewish Studies, which promises to be a lively conversation between Ethan Michaeli, award-winning author of the new book, Twelve Tribes: Promise and Peril in the New Israel, and Nathaniel Deutsch, Baumgarten Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies at UC Santa Cruz. Taking place on May 24 @ 6:00 pm […]
The Hayden V. White Distinguished Annual Lecture: Debating Holocaust Memory: The Politics of Comparison in Contemporary Germany
We are excited to promote The Hayden V. White Distinguished Annual Lecture: Debating Holocaust Memory: The Politics of Comparison in Contemporary Germany. Taking place on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the University Center, Bhojwani Room The event features Michael Rothberg, who is the 1939 Society Samuel Goetz Chair in Holocaust Studies, Chair of […]
Student Opportunity: Diarna Summer Fellowship
All Majors Welcome! To Apply to, submit transcript, CV, and cover letter to aheckman@ucsc.edu by Monday, April 4, 2022, 11:59pm.
Opportunity For Students: The Mollie Cass Sater Memorial Scholarship in Jewish Studies
The deadline to apply for The Mollie Cass Sater Memorial Scholarship in Jewish Studies has been extended to Friday, March 4th. Click here to apply. BACKGROUND Dr. William F. Sater has been giving back to UC Santa Cruz annually since 1990 in honor of his daughter Rachel Sater (Kresge, ‘93). In 2020, Professor Sater established […]
Noel Q. King Memorial Lecture, “People Love Dead Jews,” featuring award-winning author Dara Horn.
Please join us for the Noel Q. King Memorial Lecture, “People Love Dead Jews,” featuring award-winning author Dara Horn. This lecture is scheduled for March 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Merrill College Cultural Center. Dara Horn is the award-winning author of six books and, most recently, an essay collection, People Love […]
Call for Submissions for UCSC Jewish Studies Undergraduate Research Awards!
The Jewish Studies Program invites submissions for the 2020-2021 Jewish Studies Undergraduate Research Awards
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm//A Fortress in Brooklyn, Michael Casper and Nathaniel Deutsch
Join authors Michael Casper and Nathaniel Deutsch in conversation with Lila Corwin Berman about Casper and Deutsch’s new book A Fortress in Brooklyn.