Graduation Ceremony at the HfJS

On Wednesday, October 21, we held this year’s graduation ceremony. The highlight was the presentation of diplomas to the graduates—a special moment following an intensive period of study at the HfJS.

Following welcoming remarks by Dr. Andreas Brämer and Prof. Barbara Traub, as well as a greeting from the student council, former Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Johannes Becke presented the diplomas.

Prof. Dr. Michael Schmitt also honored outstanding theses with the Friends’ Association awards. Ida Braun, who earned the highest grade for her master’s thesis “Masoretic List Material in MS Vatican ebr. 14.
Scope, Categorization, and Comparison of the Material in Exodus,” subsequently shared insights into her time at the HfJS and her thesis: Between the Mensa and the Masorah.

To wrap things up, there was time for conversations and socializing over the buffet in the Mensa. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates on their successful completion of their studies and wish them all the best as they move forward!

Photo (from left to right): University Rabbi Janusz Pawelczyk, Chair of the Friends of the University Prof. Michael Schmitt, Student Council Representative Shushan Pushkin, graduate Ida Braun, Rector Dr. Andreas Brämer, former Dean of Academic Affairs Prof. Johannes Becke, The Class of 2026 at the graduation ceremony, Prof. Johannes Becke, graduate Ioannis Stylianidis, graduate Symon Yemchenko, Chair of the Board of Trustees Prof. Barbara Traub