The Borns Jewish Studies Program has been able to flourish because of the support of community members who recognize the value of scholarly inquiry and public education. Every year, thanks to generous donors, we are able to offer generous undergraduate and graduate scholarships and fellowships, support faculty and student research, and present impactful programs and workshops.
With donations made to the Borns Jewish Studies Program, we are able to:
Provide a one-of-a kind undergraduate experience
With the ever-increasing cost of college education, the Borns Jewish Studies Program is proud of the generous scholarships we are able to award incoming and continuing Jewish Studies students, all made possible by our donors. Additionally, donations help our undergraduate students to expand their learning experiences by studying abroad in Israel, attending conferences, and completing undergraduate research related to Jewish Studies. Donations also help support our Jewish Studies Student Association, a unique student-run organization that provides Jewish Studies undergraduates opportunities to build community and learn outside of the classroom.
Create special graduate opportunities
Your support is critical to providing our graduate students generous fellowships and funding to conduct research in a variety of disciplines and topics related to Jewish Studies, and to attend professional development opportunities. Donations also allow us to bring faculty from around the world for our monthly faculty-graduate student workshop series and other programs.
Support groundbreaking, impactful faculty research
Our faculty are leaders in their fields, doing groundbreaking research in a variety of time periods and places. Your generous support sustains faculty research. Additionally, our two research centers, the Olamot Center for scholarly and cultural exchange with Israel and Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism bring topics of special importance in the current moment to the forefront of the academic world. Your support assures their impact.
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