Current News
Professor Miriam Bodian elected to American Academy of Jewish Research
Posted: May 14, 2013
The organization boasts 'the most distinguished and most senior scholars teaching Judaic studies at American universities.'
Latino-Jewish Student Coalition named Most Culturally Engaged Student Organization
Posted: May 10, 2013
The Latino Leadership Council recognized the group for the 2012–2013 award.
Free film screenings begin March 19
Posted: Mar 16, 2013
This year's annual presentation of Austin Jewish Film Festival Selections includes films from Germany, Israel, and France.
Schusterman Center welcomes visiting scholar Moshe Rosman
Posted: Jan 22, 2013
Dr. Rosman, Professor of Jewish History at Bar Ilan University, will give three lectures during his stay.
Schusterman Center settles into new building
Posted: Jan 14, 2013
SCJS has moved from Mezes to the Liberal Arts Building.
Fall 2012: Our most eventful semester yet
Posted: Aug 29, 2012
Michael Chabon, the Actors from the London Stage, a three-day symposium, and more.
Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies recognizes three outstanding undergraduates
Posted: Jul 2, 2012
Brett Blieden, Sam Rosen, and Zachary Goodman garnered accolades for their work in Jewish Studies in the 2011-2012 academic year.
SCJS director supports Middle Eastern Studies’ decision not to publish book without Israeli authors
Posted: Jun 4, 2012
The center was forced to cancel the anthology’s publication when 13 Arab authors, led by novelist Huzama Habayeb, withdrew their manuscripts in a political boycott.
Latin American Jewish Studies Association announces call for papers for 2013 conference
Posted: Jun 1, 2012
The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies will host LAJSA's XVI International Research Conference, June 9-11, 2013.
Dimitry Shumsky speaks in honor of Israeli Independence Day.
Posted: Apr 15, 2012
Dr. Dimitry Shumsky of Haifa University will deliver a lecture titled "Zionist Alternatives to a (Jewish) Nation-State" April 26 at Texas Hillel.
Bernard Rapoport, Champion of Education, Dies at 94
Posted: Apr 11, 2012
Bernard Rapoport, a Waco businessman who was active in higher education, politics, human rights and philanthropy, died Thursday, April 5.
Robert Alter shares insight about the King James Bible
Posted: Mar 6, 2012
The distinguished literary critic, who will speak Thursday on campus, participated in a Q&A with the Harry Ransom Center.
Professor Naomi Lindstrom appointed Associate Director of Schusterman Center
Posted: Jan 30, 2012
Dr. Lindstrom also received a 2011–2012 President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award.
Summer Language Institute 2012 registration open, new Web site debuts
Posted: Jan 13, 2012
Yiddish is one of four languages students may take in this intensive summer program, equivalent to two years of study.
Schusterman Center offers free screenings of Austin Jewish Film Festival selections
Posted: Jan 11, 2012
The center will offer free public screenings of four films on campus and at Texas Hillel.
Award-winning author Joseph Skibell talks of Talmudic tales
Posted: Nov 8, 2011
Skibell, a visiting professor at the Michener Center for Writers, will deliver the lunchtime lecture at Texas Hillel Weds. 11/16.
Photographer Loli Kantor unveils new exhibit on Eastern European Jewish Life
Posted: Sep 30, 2011
Kantor, a longtime friend of the Center, will showcase 'And If a Voice Was Heard' at Austin's B. Hollyman Gallery.
Schusterman Center welcomes Visiting Professor Gideon M. Greif
Posted: Sep 20, 2011
The Israeli historian, a scholar of the Holocaust, will teach four courses over the 2011–2012 academic year.
Professor Tatjana Lichtenstein offers 2012 Maymester 'Uncovering Jewish Prague: Past and Present'
Posted: Sep 19, 2011
Students are invited to explore Jewish culture and see Prague in this four-week study abroad opportunity.
The Butler School of Music presents 'Empowering Voice: The Banned And The Damned'
Posted: Sep 16, 2011
The October 3-4 conference will feature concerts and lectures on music from the Holocaust.
The Jewish Community Center's Gallery at the J presents 'Jews of Color: In Color!'
Posted: Sep 14, 2011
The exhibit, which showcases photographs of Jews around the world, opened September 1 with a reception featuring curator Bryan Schwartz September 11.
SCJS will host 2013 Latin American Jewish Studies conference
Posted: Sep 1, 2011
Naomi Lindstrom, Professor of Spanish & Portuguese, helped bring the XVI International Research Conference (June 2013) to UT.
