Explore more than three millennia of Jewish culture, history, religion, thought, politics, and literature from the Bible to contemporary Jewish thought and society.
The Program in Judaic Studies (JDS) offers a wide variety of courses, lectures, conferences, film series, and exhibitions taking advantage of Princeton's rich resources. We serve students with a wide range of interests and welcome all who are motivated to deepen their knowledge of Judaic Studies.
Judaic Studies Minor Program
Pursue a minor in Judaic Studies and enrich your academic experience. Our program provides foundational and advanced undergraduate courses on topics that range over the past 3,000 years of Jewish experience throughout the globe.
Funding & Opportunities
Support from Judaic Studies allows graduate and undergraduate students to participate in conferences, conduct dissertation or senior thesis research, undertake independent projects, study languages, host events, and more. All students may apply.