The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies is inspired by the legacy of Nobel Laureate, Holocaust survivor, and long-time BU Humanities professor Elie Wiesel (1928-2016).

2021 Elie Wiesel Memorial Lectures Series

Rabbi Sharon Brous, the Reverend William Barber II, and Elisha Wiesel examine Jewish and American human rights legacies for today.

Jews, Race, and Allyship

Join us for a student-centered event with Yavilah McCoy, an African-American Jew and founder of Ayecha.

Upcoming Events

Find information about the Center's past and upcoming events here.

Annual Reports

Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies Annual Reports from 2013 to 2020 are now available online.

Study With Us

Check out the courses available to undergraduate students.

Browse Jewish Studies Courses

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