Center for Judaic Studies

A nice article in near the front of the new DU Magazine about our Capitol event and the new professorship in Holocaust Studies!

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver Holocaust Awareness Institute at The Center for Judaic Studies

https://liberalarts.du.edu/news-events/all-articles/language-and-education-bring-communities-together-hebrew-olympiad

Language and Education Bring Communities Together at Hebrew Olympiad Michal Lev, director of the Hebrew program in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures and teaching assistant professor in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS), believes that education and language have the power to bring people together. On April 29, 2026, she helped...

Congratulations to Max Mankoff on receiving the Dr. Helen Morris Jewish Life & Culture Award for 2026

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver

What a wonderful year it has been for the Hebrew Program!

From Hebrew 1000 to 3000, our students worked hard, grew in confidence, and built a strong community together.

Thank you to our amazing students for a fantastic year, and to Program Director Professor Michal Lev for her dedication and leadership.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer - we can't wait to see you next year! 💙🤍

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver

Susan Schulten and Joshua Furman will be the featured speakers at a program in the Aspen area on Thursday June 25th. Susan and Joshua will be providing commentary and guided discussion about the important Black-Jewish relations film “From Sw****ka to Jim Crow,” which retells how German Jewish refugee professors expelled by the N***s found refuge at American HBCUs in the 1930s, forming meaningful bonds and alliances with their Black students in the age of segregation.

For more information, you can contact Shannon Ressel at [email protected]

Congratulations to Arianna Zilberleyb the 2026 winner of the Center's Excellence in Hebrew award! College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver DU Hillel

Congrats to Douglas County teacher Dr. Mark Thorsen, a dedicated Holocaust educator, on his award from the ADL. Dr. Thorsen is a longtime colleague of the Center’s Holocaust Awareness Institute.

https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/education/article_428ef302-b11f-4ec6-a2b0-c00d3a3a3cf8.html

Best,

‘We try to re-humanize people’: DougCo teacher receives award for Holocaust education Within the walls of a Douglas County classroom, a social studies teacher has been empowering students to confront one of history’s darkest chapters with empathy, critical thinking and a commitment

CJS's own Selena is back on stage as as Inspector Goole in J. B. Priestley's classic, An Inspector Calls. It's a British drama with a message, being produced by Elemental Theatre Company. The performances are June 5 - 21 on weekends and one Thursday, June 18 (Industry Night). It's on Auraria Campus in the historic former home of Golda Meir! But hurry, only 40 tickets are available each night.

There is no foul language; however, there are adult situations, including su***de, and sexual assault discussed. So that you know before you go.

For more information and tickets, visit: https://elementaltheatrecompany.org/upcoming/

Sunday at 10 AM, join this webinar. You don’t have to be a dentist and there is no cost!

DENTISTS DURING THE N**I ERA: DR. SUESS, the SS & DENTAL GOLD - Lessons in Bioethics for Today

DENTISTS DURING THE N**I ERA: DR. SUESS, the SS & DENTAL GOLD - Lessons in Bioethics for Today Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Howard Israel, DDS12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST · 17:00 – 18:00 GMT · 19:00 – 20:00 IDTJoin Alpha Omega for this international continuing education webinar. Free of charge to Alpha Omega members....

BMH-BJ is hosting the screening of TATAMI on June 3rd at 7pm