Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies

Welcome to Europe's leading Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies

Funding the leading research centre for Jewish Studies in Europe

The Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies of the University of Oxford, fully funded by the Oxford Centre, is the leading research centre for academic Jewish studies in Europe. Today, Hebrew and Jewish studies at Oxford are more wide-ranging, more influential and more exciting than at any time in the history of the University.

Oxford Summer Institute on Modern and Contemporary Judaism

The 6th Annual Oxford Summer Institute on Modern and Contemporary Judaism will be held from 30 June to 5 July 2019 and will focus on the theme of “Jerusalem and Babylon – Past and Present“.   Participants will explore this concept as it has evolved in the course of Jewish history, thought, and culture throughout the globe Read more ⟩

Call for Proposals to lead an Oxford Seminar in Advanced Jewish Studies in 2020-2021

The Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies invites proposals from individuals or institutions wishing to direct an Oxford Seminar in Advanced Jewish Studies in 2020-2021.  Closing date: 14 January 2019.  Read more here.
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Appointment of Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger as President

The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger as President of the Centre from 1 September 2018 in succession to Professor Martin Goodman. Professor Olszowy-Schlanger will be a Fellow of Corpus Christi College. Read about Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger.
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Funding the teaching of one of the world's greatest cultures

Courses in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford, taught by the Centre's Fellows, cover the study of Jewish history, culture and relations with other traditions from antiquity to modern times, and the study of Hebrew of all periods, Aramaic and Yiddish.

For those courses taught within the Faculty of Oriental Studies :

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Leopold Muller library

Curating the past, creating the future

The Centre's Leopold Muller Memorial Library holds unique collections of books, journals, archives and pamphlets, which constitute an irreplaceable resource for scholars, students and visitors.

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Support Us

The Centre receives no funding from the government and both existing and expanding programmes depend on funds we raise from generous individuals, trusts and foundations.

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Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Clarendon Institute
Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HG
Tel: +44 (0)1865 610422
enquiries@ochjs.ac.uk

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The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies is a Registered Charity No. 309720. It is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England, Registered No. 1109384.

The American Friends of the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies is a tax-deductible organization within the United States under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Employer Identification number 13-2943469).