We are pleased to share our Annual Report covering the 2024-25 academic year! To read it, and previous editions, please click here. Please fill out this form to update your details/preferences if you currently receive our Annual Report or to supply us with your details/preferences if you are seeking to sign up to receive a yearly digital copy for
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Call for Applications for Visiting Fellowships
The OCHJS is delighted to announce calls for applications for 4 different forms of Visiting Fellowships as part of its Oxford Seminars in Advanced Jewish Studies programme: OSRJL Visiting Fellowships in Rare Jewish Languages, René and Susanne Braginsky Visiting Fellowships in Manuscript Studies, Salo and Jeannette Baron Visiting Fellowships in Jewish History and Yishai Shahar
OSRJL: Jewish Music Class for Hilary Term 2026
OXFORD SCHOOL OF RARE JEWISH LANGUAGES Applications are now open for the Jewish Music Class for Hilary Term 2026 The Sound of the kley zemer. Jewish instrumental music after 1800 – Part 1 Online course via Zoom on Mondays 18:15 to 19:15 (UK time) Tutor: Dr Diana Matut In Hilary Term 2026, Dr Diana Matut
Additional OSRJL Class Offered in Hilary Term 2026: Advanced Old Yiddish
We are excited to announce that a one-term OSRJL class of Advanced Old Yiddish taught be Dr Diana Matut will be offered in Hilary Term 2026. It will take place in Wednesdays, 15:15-16:15 UK time, Hilary Term 2026. Please use the link to apply, and the application deadline is 21 December 2025 at 12 noon
OSRJL Applications for Hilary Term 2026
As part of the Oxford School of Rare Jewish Languages (OSRJL), applications for language classes beginning in Hilary Term 2026 are now open! The deadline to apply is Friday, 19 December 2025 at 12 noon UK time. Classes beginning in Hilary Term 2026 include those on the following languages: Judeo-Greek Kivruli Judeo-French Classical Judeo-Arabic For more information
OSRJL Impact Report 2024-25
We are pleased to share the latest Impact Report for our Oxford School of Rare Jewish Languages programme, covering the 2024-25 academic year. You can find the report, along with previous ones and more information about the programme, on the OSRJL’s page. For any questions, please contact OSRJL Administrator Luka Liu at osrjl@ochjs.ac.uk.