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Jewish studies scholar and pug enthusiast. Leonard J. Milberg ’53 Professor in American Jewish Studies @Princeton University, President Association for Jewish Studies

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Academic Jobs | The University of Chicago The University of Chicago is a private, nondenominational, culturally rich and ethnically diverse coeducational research university located in Hyde Park, Chicago.

The University of Chicago - Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in Modern Hebrew

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Brandeis University - Doctoral Fellowship at Brandeis. www.brandeis.edu/near-eastern...

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University of Vienna: University Assistant postdoctoral Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, application deadline 15th Dec 2025 – European Association for Jewish Studies

University of Vienna - University of Vienna, Postdoctoral Fellow Jewish Studies.

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University of Vienna: Full Professor of Jewish Studies with a Focus on Persecution History and Antisemitism Studies, deadline for applications 17th Dec 2025 – European Association for Jewish Studies

University of Vienna, Full Professor of Jewish Studies with a Focus on Persecution History and Antisemitism Studies

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Embracing My Natural Curls | Jewish Women's Archive I suddenly wondered why I was trying so hard to erase the one feature that connected me to my family and culture. That thought made me pause, and I put the blow dryer down.

"I suddenly wondered why I was trying so hard to erase the one feature that connected me to my family and culture. That thought made me pause, and I put the blow dryer down."

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Tenure-Track Professorship in Jewish literary, cultural and religious history (from 1040) Tenure-Track Professorship in Jewish literary, cultural and religious history (from 1040)

University of Vienna, Tenure Track Professorship in Jewish literary, cultural, and religious history

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Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics - HigherEdJobs Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.

FEATURED JOB: Binghamton University - State University of New York - Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics

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הדמנות // משרה: מרצה בהיסטוריה של יהודי ארצות האסלאם [אריאל] דדליין=22.8.25 Tenure-track – Lecturer in Jewish History of Islamic LandsPosition code SHIH4156 The Department of Jewish History at Ariel University seeks outstanding candidates to fill a tenure-track position in…

FEATURED JOB: Ariel University - Tenure-track – Lecturer in Jewish History of Islamic Lands - Position code SHIH4156

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Eli Reinhard Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies | Taube Center for Jewish Studies

FEATURED JOB: Stanford University - Eli Reinhard Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies at Stanford

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Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies - HigherEdJobs Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.

FEATURED JOB: University of California - Santa Barbara - Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies

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Cohen Endowed Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Tenure-Track Faculty) USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app Keene State College invites applications for an endowed faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor (with an expedit...

FEATURED JOB: Keene State College - Cohen Endowed Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Tenure-Track Faculty)

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Marcus, Jacob Rader. The American Jewish Woman : a Documentary History. Cincinnati: American Jewish Archives, 1981. pp. 59-60

Also learn more about Hetty's family: Stern's First American Jewish Families, p. 120 sites.americanjewisharchives.org/publications...

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Today's amusing tidbit. A gossipy letter about the marriage of Esther "Hetty" Isaacks (daughter of Rebecca Mears) to Isaac Moses (of SC) and also less bitchy note about the marriage of Fanny Isaacs and Harmon Hendricks. The letter supplies great information about the wedding outfits of both women.

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Scholars in Residence Program

The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute/HBI Scholar in Residence application for the 2026-27 academic year is open.

Apply by February 4, 2026: bit.ly/HBIScholar

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Visiting Research Scholar Program Each year the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World makes about 7 appointments of visiting research scholars.

FEATURED JOB: New York University - ISAW Visiting Research Scholar Program, 2026-27

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Senior Preceptor in Modern Hebrew The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations seeks applications for a senior preceptor in Modern Hebrew. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1st, 2026. The senior preceptor will...

FEATURED JOB: Harvard University - Senior Preceptor in Modern Hebrew

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Available Fellowships Starting September 1, 2026 Jewish Studies fellowships available at Center for Jewish History.

FEATURED JOB: Jewish History - Call for Applications: Several Fellowships at the Center for Jewish History 2026-27

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Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies - HigherEdJobs Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.

FEATURED JOB: Smith College - Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies

The Program in Jewish Studies at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in Jews of the Islamic World, to begin July 1, 2026.

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FEATURED JOB: University of Nebraska - Omaha - Assistant Professor – Middle Eastern History/Israel Studies

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Fellowship Program | U-M LSA Raoul Wallenberg Institute

FEATURED JOB: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Raoul Wallenberg Institute Research Fellow

Fellowships are renewable for up to a total of three years. Starting annual salary for fellowships is $68,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Jewish History A Symposium Sponsored by the Center for Jewish History

Don’t forget to join us today at the Center for Jewish History!

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A visitors center is under construction at the Old Jewish Cemetery in Mainz.
#jewishstudies
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Princeton Initiative for Mesoamerican Manuscripts Studies (PIMMS) The Princeton Initiative for Mesoamerican Manuscript Studies (PIMMS) brings together various collections, resources, scholars and their research projects to enhance the collaborative appreciation and ...

Important work @princeton.edu by the incredible Gary Sparks! pimms.project.princeton.edu?fbclid=IwZnR...

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The Past, Present, and Future of Jewish History – In-Person Program

Honored to be part of this discussion on Sunday programs.cjh.org/event/past-p...

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Today's fun resource for people who love the history of fashion: a visual timeline of early American clothing and accessories by year. museuminteractives.colonialwilliamsburg.org/history/muse...

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Applications due next week! (Nov 2)

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University of California - Santa Barbara - Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies | H-Net

This week jobs Jewish History / Studies

University of California - Santa Barbara - Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies
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Keene State College - Cohen Endowed Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Tenure-Track Faculty) | H-Net

This week's round up in Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies jobs

Keene State College - Cohen Endowed Chair Holocaust and Genocide Studies
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Florida Atlantic University - Raddock Family Eminent Scholar Chair Holocaust Studies
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Professor of Practice, Hebrew Language Pedagogy and Jewish Studies - HigherEdJobs Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.

The Department of Jewish Studies at Tulane University is searching for a full-time Professor of Practice (non-tenure track, 3-year renewable appointment) in modern Hebrew language. Appointment to begin July 1, 2026. www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/deta...

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Eminent Scholar in Holocaust Studies Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by ...

Raddock Family Eminent Scholar Chair for Holocaust Studies, Florida Atlantic University
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