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Religious News Service covers conversations and themes of the Conference on the Jewish Left
The Religious News Service explores themes from the recent Conference on the Jewish Left, including the emergence of Judaism beyond Read more
The Daily Free Press describes CURA’s Jewish Left Conference as “a growing ecosystem of alternative Jewish institutions.”
The Daily Free Press covers CURA’s Jewish Left Conference, where “a growing ecosystem of alternative Jewish institutions” came together to Read more
Tabling at the 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left
Do you or your organization want to table at the 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left? We expect ~ 400 Read more
Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire
Join us Monday, March 2, for a lecture by 2024-25 CURA Fellow Candace Lukasik. The subject of conversation with be Read more
Fasting and Spirituality: A Conversation with BU Chaplains
Fasting as a spiritual practice is deeply rooted in ancient Judaism. The Israelites fasted during times of mourning or calamity Read more
CURA Colloquium • Spring 2026
CURA announces the spring 2026 colloquium schedule. This year-long conversation brings together an interdisciplinary community of scholars of culture, religion, Read more
2026 Conference on the Jewish Left Call for Workshop Proposals
DEADLINE November 17, 2025 at Noon The 2026 Conference on the Jewish Left, taking place at Boston University on Thursday, Read more
Is the World Becoming More Religious?
Join us on November 18 at 2 PM for a discussion of the Pew Research Center's new report analyzing religious Read more
Meet our 2025-26 Fellows
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 CURA Fellows! For more information about them and their upcoming presentations, please visit this page. The Read more
2025 Fall Welcome Reception
Join us on Thursday, September 11, from 3 to 5 PM, for CURA's fall welcome reception. We are on land Read more