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Welcome

Nowhere in North America can women enjoy greater range and depth of Torah study than at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ's Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies, which offers the country's largest and most diverse undergraduate Jewish studies program for women. Our program is designed to expose students to the beauty of Torah study and the richness of Jewish tradition. We offer valuable training in rigorous thought, exposure to research methods and opportunities for independent work. Students learn across a curriculum that includes courses in Bible, Hebrew language, Jewish history, Jewish philosophy and Judaic law.
Regardless of focus, all students engage with the textual analysis of Jewish works in the Hebrew and Aramaic originals, through hakhanah, chavruta and shiurim. The structure of the learning and committed faculty result in genuine relationships that personalize, deepen and distinguish each student's education. The Jewish studies faculty are not only accomplished scholars and moral exemplars; they provide guidance on how to live an ethical life.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies at Stern College for Women is to provide our students with college-level Jewish learning, skills and knowledge in the sub-fields of Bible, Hebrew Language, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy and Judaic Studies. A broader aim is to provide students with exposure to the ethics and values that emerge from these disciplines.

Program Student Learning Goals:

1. Students will be able to understand primary Hebrew texts.
2. Students will be able to analyze significant issues in the fields of Jewish Studies.
3. Students will be able to understand the different historical contexts of the various fields of Jewish studies.
4. Students will be able to synthesize information about the ethical teachings and values that emerge from the study of Jewish texts and traditions.