Jewish Studies Center

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Community Events and Programs in Hebrew and Jewish Studies That Promote Understanding

With diverse programs and events exploring the Jewish experience, the Center draws connections across disciplines and unites Hunter students and faculty with the broader New York City community.

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Upcoming Events

Robert Seltzer Lecture Series

Our academic talks explore the Jewish experience and culture.

Nov 17, 2025

Making the Documentary: A Very British History: Back to Belarus

Robert Seltzer Lecture Series Making the Documentary: A Very British History: Back to Belarus Filmmaker Simon Glass explores his family history ...

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Statement From Director Leah Garrett

The Center for Jewish Studies at Hunter College expresses our deep horror for the antisemitic slaughter of more than a thousand Israelis over these last few days. We are all in deep mourning and shock. This is the worst massacre of Jewish civilians since the Holocaust and our hearts are broken. We stand in solidarity with Israel.

Leah Garrett

Director and Professor Hunter Center for Jewish Studies

Featured Video

Holocaust Artifacts Unpacked: The Backpack

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum recently published this video about Eva Cooper, a holocaust survivor and major supporter of the Jewish Studies Center.

Hunter@Home

On-Demand Lectures

Watch these fascinating talks with Jewish Studies Center Director Dr. Leah Garrett and guest experts from around the world.

February 8

Hunter@Home - Steven Zipperstein

Author and Stanford University Professor Steven Zipperman discusses his new biographical study on Philip Roth with Hunter's Leah Garrett.

May 20

Hunter@Home - X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II

Dr. Leah Garrett, award-winning scholar, professor and director of Jewish Studies at Hunter College, discusses her new book project.

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“As a native New Yorker who has lived abroad in Israel, Africa, England and Australia, I am happy to be home building Hunter’s Jewish Studies Center into a dynamic cutting-edge program that is deeply tied to the cultural life of New York City.”
Leah Garrett, Director

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