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New course offered in the Jewish Studies program
Learn more about the new course: in the program: JWST_V 350 in Term 1.
Instructor: Dr. Gregg Gardner

Biblical Hebrew Reading Group
The Biblical Hebrew reading group is an opportunity to read a text from the Hebrew Bible or related literature in a friendly and informal atmosphere. We focus on reading, grammar, content, and translation of texts. All reading abilities, from beginners to advanced readers, are more than welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Witnessing Auschwitz, 2024 Conference
And the "Tadeusz Romer - A Polish Diplomat's Mission" exhibit presented during the conference.

Public Lectures at UBC with Dr. Jodi Magness
Join us in February 2025 for the visiting lectures with Dr. Jodi Magness, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tuesday, February, Feb. 11 & Wednesday, February, Feb. 12

Congratulations to Dr. Richard Menkis, Professor of Modern Jewish History, on receiving the 2022-23 Dean of Arts Award for his outstanding contributions to the Faculty of Arts!

Yiddish at UBC in 2024-25!
Courses in Yiddish to be offered for the first time at UBC in Winter 2024-25! For further information, please visit https://cenes.ubc.ca/undergraduate/cenes-language-options/ and https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/ydsh

  • Read Benjamin’s Jewish Studies Testimonial
  • Diamond Foundation donates $1M to support Jewish studies at UBC

Upcoming Events

New course offered in the Jewish Studies program

Learn more about the new course: in the program: JWST_V 350 in Term 1.
Instructor: Dr. Gregg Gardner

Hierarchy of Values and Structures of Power: Exploring Ancient Roots of Antisemitism and Racism

Join us on Wednesday, March 5th at 10am for a guest lecture by Dr. Magda Teter. Registration required. Please RSVP by noon on March 3rd.

Biblical Hebrew Reading Group

The Biblical Hebrew reading group is an opportunity to read a text from the Hebrew Bible or related literature in a friendly and informal atmosphere. We focus on reading, grammar, content, and translation of texts. All reading abilities, from beginners to advanced readers, are more than welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Witnessing Auschwitz, 2024 Conference

And the "Tadeusz Romer - A Polish Diplomat's Mission" exhibit presented during the conference.

Ania Switzer

Faculty Affiliate
Holocaust Studies
ania.awitzer@ubc.ca

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