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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Bachelor of Jewish Social Work introduced in the Thuringian State Parliament

8 September 2025 Press

On September 4, 2025, the new cooperative study program "Bachelor of Jewish Social Work" was introduced during a ceremony in the Thuringian state parliament. From January 2025, the 29 students of the new cooperative study program "Bachelor of Jewish Social Work" began their studies at the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences and the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies. With this new course, the two universities and the Central Council of Jews in Germany have created an offer that is unique in Germany. Students will acquire the skills they need to work in Jewish communities, institutions and organizations.

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Ehrengäste, Studierende und Wegbereiter:innen des Bachelor Jüdische Soziale Arbeit im Rahmen der Feierstunde im Thüringer Landtag am 04.09.2025

FH Erfurt

Date 8 September 2025
Time 08:44 UTC+02:00
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8 September 2025Press Review

Jewish Studies Today - the new podcast of the HfJS

The new biweekly program of the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies aims to address research topics and offer insights into Jewish life

20 August 2025Press Release

Acoustic measures in the Mensa

Realization thanks to the Friends of the HfJS and overheads by Prof. Dr. Hanna Liss

18 August 2025Press Review

Jewish life in Leutershausen

A search for traces as part of the seminar "Synagogues. Sources and research on material culture"

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