Student Lunches
During the Spring 2023 semester, the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies hosted two student lunches to provide a place for BU students to discuss topics related to Jewish and Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights studies. These student lunches were student-focused and student-led and were facilitated by a faculty member who provided input when needed. […]
“Arendt, Israel, and the Contemporary Relevance of the Eichmann Controversy” with Professor Michael Weinman
The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies hosted a book talk featuring renowned Professor Michael Weinman on March 16th. Professor Weinman discussed his recently released book, Hannah Arendt and Politics, which argues that Arendt’s thinking about Zionism and the modern state of Israel has everything to do with the furious and sometimes demonizing reception Eichmann […]
Hamantaschen Study Break
The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies hosted a fun and delicious Hamantaschen Study Break on Thursday, March 2nd. An array of hamantaschen was provided for students to enjoy while studying or taking a break from their busy days. The event aimed to bring together Jewish and HGHRS studies students by providing them with a […]
2023 Boston University Jewish Studies Research Forum (BUJS)
The Boston University Jewish Studies Research Forum (BUJS Forum) aims to facilitate advanced research in Jewish studies or Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies. On March 1, 2023, the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies was honored to host Professor Myriam Bienenstock, a renowned scholar from France, who delivered a lecture titled “A Controversy on […]
Exploring Current Events in Israel – Student Q&A with Professor Karlinsky
The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies hosted a student-centered conversation on current events in Israel on Thursday, February 23rd. The event included a Q&A session with Professor Karlinsky, who delivered an informative presentation on recent developments in Israel. This student-centered discussion aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the situation in Israel and create a […]
Highlights from the Elie Wiesel Center’s Spring 2023 Open House
Explore Our Center’s Academic Offerings at Our Open House on January 26, 2023. Register Today to Get Answers to All Your Questions.
Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Conversation with Sarah Botstein
On January 22, 2023, The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies co-sponsored a commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event featured an engaging conversation between Sarah Botstein, a renowned documentary producer, Professor Nancy Harrowitz, Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies, and Rob Leikind, Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee of […]
“Jerusalem: City of Change” Forum
Six experts joined us for the final lecture of the Fall 2022 semester to talk about Jerusalem throughout its long history.
Co-Witnessing & Social Justice Featuring Professor Irene Kacandes
The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies was honored to host Professor Irene Kacandes, who delivered the second lecture of the 2022 Elie Wiesel Memorial Lecture Series titled “Co-Witnessing and Social Justice: Our Response to Humanitarian Crises” on November 9, 2022. Professor Kacandes coined “co-witnessing” to describe how people who were not targets of oppression can […]
Space Torah: Film and Discussion
Learn more about Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman’s inspiring journey to bring a Torah scroll into space.