Another MA Program: Jewish Studies at Indiana University

The M.A. in Jewish Studies provides students with the advanced interdisciplinary and language study necessary to prepare them for a doctoral program in a disciplinary department or for nonacademic careers in the professional world and nonprofit sector. Building on the unique strengths of the Borns Jewish Studies Program, the M.A. program in Jewish Studies allows students to take classes with IU's world-class faculty in a wide range

of areas within Jewish Studies, to work closely with a faculty mentor on an

independent master’s thesis project, and to pursue internship opportunities as part of the master’s degree program.  The program will normally take two years to complete, but can be completed in three semesters with summer study.

The M.A. in Jewish Studies can be combined with a certificate in nonprofit management from Indiana University’s School for Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). Students with a particular interest in modern Jewish history can pursue a dual M.A. in Jewish Studies and History.

Most students receive fellowship funding of up to $20,000 plus health insurance and fee remission.

“As a small graduate program, the Borns JSP creates a community of future scholars, fostering an uncommon culture of partnership among M.A. students and Ph.D. minors while offering the interdisciplinary courses and sponsored events of a large university.  One example of this mutual support is the thriving JS Graduate Student Association, which provides monthly paper readings, an annual graduate student conference, and faculty-graduate workshops/lunches every other week.  The strength of this M.A. program lies in the tight-knit, supportive, and focused academic community nurtured by accessible professors and dedicated staff.”                          – Matthew Brittingham, M.A. student

 

For more information go to http://www.indiana.edu/~jsp/graduates/MA.shtml

Borns Jewish Studies Program

Global & International Studies Building, 355 N. Jordan Avenue

(812) 855-0453 | Fax: 812-855-4314

www.indiana.edu/~jsp/index.shtml

iujsp@indiana.edu

Nationality Room Scholarships for Summer 2016

Yes, it is already time to think about next summer.  Click to enlarge the photo for all the Nationality Room Scholarships.

New MA program in Jewish Studies at Columbia

Read all about it:

http://www.iijs.columbia.edu/masters-program

Fall 2015 Jewish Studies Events: MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Friday September 4, 2015, 9:00-10:30 am

Cathedral of Learning Commons Room

Jewish Studies Program Back to School Meet and Greet with Coffee and Donuts

for Faculty and Undergraduates

Tuesday September 30, 2015,  4:30 pm

at Carnegie-Mellon University

"The Invention of the German National Landscape by Jewish Filmmakers, 1918-1968"

Lecture by Ofer Ashkenazi (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

For more information:  http://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/modlang/

Thursday October 8, 2015,   8:00 pm         

at Pittsburgh Public Theater, Downtown                

PittArts & Hillel-JUC night at The Diary of Anne Frank       

with an introduction by Rachel Kranson (University of Pittsburgh)

For more information: http://www.pittarts.pitt.edu/index.php

Saturday October 10-Sunday October 11, 2015    

"Found in Translation:  A  Conference on the World History of Science, 1200-1600 CE"

This international conference addresses Islamic, Latin, Hebrew, African, Chinese, South Asian, Eurasian, and American scientific endeavors,  traditions, and interactions.

For more information:  worldhistoryofscience@pitt.edu

Monday, October 19, 2015, 4:30-6:30 pm

602 Cathedral of Learning

"From Jewish to Black: The Strange Career of the Word Ghetto"

Lecture by Daniel B. Schwartz (George Washington University)

Tuesday October 20, 2015, 12 noon-1:30 pm         

4217 Posvar Hall                 

"Europe's Jews: Past, Present, Future?"       

EUCE/ESC  "Conversations on Europe" Series Roundtable

Ron Linden (Political Science, University of Pittsburgh), Moderator and Guests

Monday October 26,  7:00-8:30 pm           

English Nationality Room, 144 CL                

"The America that Greeted the Diary of Anne Frank:  Postwar Jews and the Memory of the Holocaust"                 

Lecture by Hasia Diner (New York University)

Coffee with Professor Diner for interested graduate students, 3-4 pm, RSVP to Rachel Kranson (kranson@pitt.edu) if interested in attending.

Thursday October 29-Friday October 30, 2015         

“History and its Discontents: Commemoration in Italy and the Francophone World” 

Conference in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Department of French and Italian. http://frit50.pitt.edu/the-conference-real-and-virtual/

Thursday November 5, 2015, 7:00 PM      

Studio Theatre, Basement of Cathedral of Learning          

Performance and Lecture "The Mitzvah Project"with Roger Grunwald

Thursday December 3, 2015, 7:00-8:30 pm

Location TBA

“The Mystery of the Hebrew Detective”

Lecture by Dror Mishani, Israeli literary critic and best-selling mystery novelist.

Study Abroad in Latin America

Looking for a spring study abroad program?  Click on the picture for more info.

September intensive Arabic instruction in Nazareth

Full Immersion Arabic Language Programme

September 1-25, 2015 Nazareth, Israel

Come and learn Arabic and enjoy the Arab culture in Nazareth, a peaceful city with a rich history and tons of Middle Eastern charm... A practical approach to spoken and classical Arabic is offered in our intensive Arabic Language Programme. Jointly delivered by Nazareth Academic Institute and Galilee International Management Institute, the course will be led by senior Arabic lecturers and will include 120 study hours. Hosted by Arab families in Nazareth, the participants will have the chance to practice their Arabic while interacting with the locals' daily life and culture.  Study tours and excursions to religious and important historical sites in Israel will be offered on weekends.  Registration deadline: 10 August 2015

Yours sincerely , Dr. Joseph Shevel,  President Galilee International Management Institute, Israel Website: www.galilcol.ac.il Email: info@galilcol.ac.il Tel: (972) 4 642 8888 Fax: (972) 4 651 4811 Address: Nahalal 1060000, Israel P.O. Box 208

Internship Opportunity

Details:
The Small Town Jewish History Project is engaged in documenting the lives of Jews living in the small towns of Western Pennsylvania through the collection of oral histories, synagogue records, and family and business papers. The materials collected become part of the Rauh Jewish Archives and the museum collection of the Heinz History Center.
A student intern will transcribe oral histories according to established standards. The student will also have the opportunity to sit in on oral history interviews as well as be involved in other aspects of the project. A minimum of 6 hours per week will be expected.
A writing sample is requested. For more information call or email
Susan Melnick
Director
Small Town Jewish History Project
Heinz History Center
smmelnick@heinzhistorycenter.org
412-454-6315

If you are interested in receiving credit through JS 1900 (Jewish Studies Internship), get in contact with the Jewish Studies Director or Certificate Coordinate as well.