The subject History of the Jewish People deals with the history and culture of the Jewish people over a period of more than two and a half thousand years

from the era of the Second Temple to contemporary history,
in its entirety as well as in its manifold manifestations,
in continuity and change in the various epochs and spaces.

The illustration above shows the title page designed by Artur Szyk for "Visual History of Nations, Israel (1948)" (© CC The Arthur Szyk Society, Burlingame, CA).

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Acoustic measures in the Mensa

20 August 2025 Press Release

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is implementing important improvements to the cafeteria area in the fall: With generous support from the Circle of Friends and overheads raised by Prof. Dr. Hanna Liss, soundproofing measures will be implemented that will significantly optimize the acoustic situation on site.

University Chancellor Caroline Kiss explains:
"We are pleased to announce that soundproofing measures will be carried out in the canteen at the end of October. These will bring the previously unfavorable acoustic conditions to an ideal range and enable the canteen to be used for meetings as well as research and teaching events without any impairment in future. This building improvement is made possible by the overheads raised by Prof. Dr. Hanna Liss and the support of the Friends of the University. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them both for their support."

HfJS Heidelberg

Date 20 August 2025
Time 09:15 UTC+02:00
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12 August 2025Press Release

Kol Hakavod! Respect!

Prof. Dr. Werner Arnold, our former rector, becomes Distinguished Fellow of Hebrew University

Winter Term 2024/25

Most courses could be taught in English as well. Please get in touch with the respective lecturer. For some classes, however, it may be impossible to switch to English (e.g. due to source material).

Tutorial: Introduction to Academic Work

Lecturer: David Lüllemann M. A., Maximilian Kathan M. A.

Wednesday, 9.15-10.45 a.m., S 1

Lecture: History of Zionism until the Foundation of Israel