The Michael and Irene Ross Program in Jewish Studies offers a wide range of courses that examine the literature of the Jews, their history, philosophy, mysticism, sociology, and nationalism. We explore the Jewish experience throughout a 2000 year diaspora, and our professors highlight the vitality of Jewish culture from antiquity to the present.

In cooperation with other departments in Humanities and the Arts and across other disciplines here at CCNY, Jewish Studies courses, seminars, and lectures speak to the role of minority cultures in shaping and reacting to national identity. A major concern of Jewish Studies is the study of ethics in society, art, and literature. In particular, Jewish Studies courses address the philosophical, political and religious questions posed by racism and intolerance in present and past centuries.

The Program coordinates a study abroad program at Ben Gurion University. Financial assistance is available to qualified students.

We invite you to take some of our classes, and find out why Jewish Studies is one of the fastest growing majors and minors at City College!