The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies

We take the 3,000-year-long history and culture of the Jews as our point of departure for grappling with urgent human questions about justice and knowledge, tradition and change, crisis and resilience. We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an intensive liberal arts experience.

Winter 2024 In-person Office Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

During office hours you may also contact us via Zoom in our JST Virtual Front Desk

If you need assistance when the JST Virtual Desk is closed, please visit the
Virtual Desk for the Dean's Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.  
Winter 2024 hours for Dean's Office: 
Monday- Friday (in person and virtual) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

You can contact faculty and staff directly, leave a voicemail at 503-725-8449, or email us at judaicst@pdx.edu.


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Spring Term Courses

Register for a Spring Term course taught by a Judaic Studies professor. Spring Term classes begin April 1, 2024

Perelandra Scholars Program

11th and 12th graders earn college credit at Portland State University through the Perelandra Scholars Program

Spring Term: Identity and US Politics, Tuesdays 7:10pm - 8:40pm

 

Welcome! You are about to embark upon a transformative journey.

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Judaic Studies from Portland State University, you will learn how to navigate the complexity of our modern world by understanding its relationship with the past. 

We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an intensive liberal arts experience. Our faculty offer close mentoring to support your success. Our partnerships provide opportunities for internships, study abroad and scholarships.

What can I do with a Judaic Studies degree?

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies  go on to fulfilling professions in education, community and social services, the rabbinate and ministry, research, the arts, marketing, consulting, and law.

You will develop marketable skills perennially relevant in the future of work:

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and compellingly 
  • Cultural intelligence and global perspective
  • Analytical acumen
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Empathy

We would love for you to visit our downtown campus to connect with students and our faculty. Learn more about campus tours and how to take a virtual tour.

 

Past Events

David N Myers

The 19th Annual Gus and Libby Solomon Memorial Lecture

David N. Myers delivered the 19th Annual Solomon Memorial Lecture: "Will Zion be Redeemed by Justice? Shifting Attitudes Toward Israel Among U.S. Jews." 

This lecture took place on February 15, 2024.

The 2023 Lokey Program

 The Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the Allure of Conspiracy

a conversation with Steven J. Zipperstein

Monday May 8, 2023

12:00PM - 1:00PM PT 

Location: Room 294 in Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU)

The 18th Annual Gus and Libby Solomon Memorial Lecture

"Jewish Journalism in a Time of Rising Antisemitism"

Rob Eshman, Senior Contributing Columnist of the Forward

This lecture took place February 16, 2023 

View Judaic Studies videos and recordings of past events on YouTube

 

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