Jewish studies is a multi-disciplinary, College-wide investigation of Jewish civilization in its many historical and geographical manifestations. The scope of the Jewish studies curriculum covers Jewish civilization from its ancient Near Eastern origins through its contemporary history and culture in Israel and the diaspora communities around the world. It is a secular, academic program with diverse, cross-cultural emphases.
The Jewish Studies Program offers both a major and a minor. Either way, students will get an opportunity to learn and study from a wide set of offerings in Jewish history, religion, society, and literature.
Trinity College recently announced that Rabbi Rachel Putterman will join the college August 1 as associate chaplain and director of Trinity Hillel. She will take over from Lisa Kassow, who will retire at the end of June after serving as Hillel director since 2001.
Community members gathered to honor Sam Kassow’s 50th anniversary of teaching at Trinity and his world-renowned scholarship on Russian and Jewish history.
Charles H. Northam Professor of History Samuel D. Kassow ’66 Is Author of Acclaimed “Who Will Write Our History”
