The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies serves as an intellectual resource for the communities of the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition to offering Jewish Studies courses and a minor degree for interested students, the Center offers lectures, symposia and international conferences to which both the student body and the public community are invited to participate. The Jewish Studies Program offers courses in historical, literary, linguistic, religious, and philosophical topics. Students opting for the minor will enjoy the opportunity to integrate Jewish intellectual thought into their major course of study.
Upcoming Events for The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies
November 2026
Nov
19
2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Kresge Hall, 1515, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
January 2027
Jan
6
2027
"Hebrew Orientalism: Jewish Engagement with Arabo-Islamic Culture in Late…
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Kresge Hall, 1-515, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Jan
25
2027
"Translation in a Conflict Zone," with Yehuda Shenhav, Tel Aviv University
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Online
February 2027
Feb
1
2027
"Jewish and Muslim Reflections on the Human Lifespan," with Jessica…
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
TBD
March 2027
Mar
3
2027
"The Christian Study of Hebrew, Judaism, and the Ancient Near East in…
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
TBD
April 2027
Apr
8
2027
"Iberians in Exile: Sources and Methods for the Study of Sephardic-Andalusian…
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
TBD
May 2027
May
10
2027
"Palestinian Doctors: Medical Practice and the Transformation of Palestine,…
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
TBD
May
18
2027
"Amateur Films and Sephardi Joy: A Global Spin," with Sarah Abrevaya…
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
May
26
2027
"Recording History: Jews, Muslims, and Music across Twentieth-Century…
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
TBD