The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies (EWCJS) is a vibrant hub within Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences, dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse dimensions of Jewish history, religion, and culture as well as Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies and Israel Studies. Named in honor of Elie Wiesel, the 1986 Nobel Peace Laureate and long-time BU faculty member, our Center embodies his commitment to education, scholarship, and meaningful public engagement.

Storytelling and Memory in Post-Genocide Rwanda

Join Omar Ndizeye on April 9 at 1:00pm.

End of Year Celebration

We invite you to join us for our upcoming End of Year Celebration! This event is dedicated to honoring exceptional students who have taken…

The Art of Diplomacy with Stuart Eizenstat

Watch Amb. Eizenstat's timely lecture on diplomacy.

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