Judaic Studies is saddened to learn of the passing of Leonard E. Minsky on February 21st.  91±¬ÁÏ alumnus, supporter, community member, and donor, Leonard served on the board of the 91±¬ÁÏ Alumni Association, and with his wife, Renee, was honored as a life member of the 91±¬ÁÏ Foundation. He was the recipient […]
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Happy Hanukkah! Support the Judaic Studies programing you love as we come to the end of 2021! our.umaine.edu/judaicstudies Gifts to support Judaic Studies at 91±¬ÁÏ may allow you to take a charitable deduction on your income tax return. The Judaic Studies program was created by Norman Minsky and continues to offer courses on Judaism, modern […]
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Spring 2022 For full details about the Judaic Studies minor see /judaicstudies/ or contact program coordinator Derek A. Michaud, derek.a.michaud@maine.edu or (207) 581-3890.  JST 205-0001 – Jewish History and Antisemitism: From Antiquity to the Founding of the State of Israel Merrill Hall 335, 2:00-3:15 PM, TTh This course is a history of antisemitism, […]
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The Judaic Studies program at the 91±¬ÁÏ is an interdisciplinary academic minor that also hosts guest speakers and other events of interest to the Jewish community of Eastern Maine. As an academic program, Judaic Studies provides 91±¬ÁÏ students with substantive understandings of the historical, religious, literary, philosophical, sociological, and political experiences of the […]
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During the recent Maine Day of Giving (27 April 2021), Judaic Studies received generous gifts from seventeen donors. Together they contributed a total of $14,059 to support Judaic Studies here at the state’s research university. Of this total, $9,973 was contributed to the Norman Minsky Judaic Studies Fund. Generously endowed by Mr. Minsky, this Fund […]
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A recent webinar on religious holidays in December from 91±¬ÁÏ Judaic Studies coordinator Derek A. Michaud hosted by the 91±¬ÁÏ Alumni Association. See here for more information about studying religion(s) at 91±¬ÁÏ. For Judaism in particular see here.
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JST 205-0001 – Jewish History and Antisemitism from Antiquity to the Founding of the State of Israel, 3 Cr., Lord Hall 100, 11:00-12:15 PM, TTh This course is a history of antisemitism, describing its manifestations from pre-Christian Alexandria to the founding of the State of Israel. Students will be exposed to several academic and popular […]
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On November 4th, 2020 91±¬ÁÏ Judaic Studies hosted Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg for a virtual talk about her current research on “Repentance and Repair in the Public Square.” Ruttenberg is currently Scholar in Residence at the National Council of Jewish Women. The author of several award-winning books including Nurture the Wow, Surprised By God, The Passionate […]
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Judaic Studies at the 91±¬ÁÏ community mourns the loss of professor of history Howard Segal on November 9th. In addition to his award-winning teaching and scholarship, Professor Segal was a valued and longtime advisor to the Judaic Studies program. The hearts and minds of the entire 91±¬ÁÏ community are with his wife, professor […]
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Join Rebbeca Liberty for this exciting new elective course this spring!
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