Jewish Studies

The Mandel Institute of Jewish Studies was established during Hannukah in 1924, a few months before the official opening of the Hebrew University. It is the world’s largest and most important center of Jewish studies. Download HU's Jewish Studies Brochure.

The Mandel Institute:

• Houses important collections of books and texts, including The Bible Project, which researches the textual tradition of the Hebrew Bible.
• Created The Orion Center for dedicated study of the Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly as physical artifacts - most recently in the area of DNA analysis.
• Conducts more than 50 current specialized research projects spanning all aspects of Biblical and contemporary Jewish studies.
• Documents and preserves Jewish art, artifacts and synagogue architecture in regions of Serbia, Austria, Armenia and Greece.
• Is home to the Scholion Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, which reinforces HU’s stature as a leading participant in Jewish studies research in Israel and abroad.

Articles of Interest:
“Q & A with Robert Wistrich” (The Jewish Journal of Los Angeles – January 26, 2010)
Interview with Prof. Robert Wistrich, Director of the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism at Hebrew University

Hebrew University Archaeologist Discovers Jerusalem City Wall From Tenth Century B.C.E.

First Time That a Structure from the Period Has Beeen Found That May Correlate with Written Descriptions of Solomon’s Building in Jerusalem

Contrary to Chanukah Belief, Hellenization Not Forced Upon Jews

Professor's Research Finds No Link Between Hellenization and the Struggle for Jewish Religious Autonomy

"Scientists on the Trains" Hannuka Lecture on Maccabees Departing From Modiin

Departure From Modiin Holds Particular Significance

Hebrew University Holds International Conference on "A Century of Yiddish"

Conference Marks Blossoming of Language Spoken Worldwide

Hebrew University Scholars to Bring Bible Study to Knesset

Former Supreme Court Justice Michel Cheshin Will Introduce Sessions By Veteran HU Scholars