Faculty of Humanities Newsletter
2^nd Issue: Fall 2023

Unveiling the Human Experience: An Illuminating Conversation with Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht

Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, HUJI Distinguished Professor of Romance Literatures, takes us behind the scenes of his remarkably diverse academic portfolio, while offering a glimpse into his unconventional perspectives on the human experience and the future of the humanities. 
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Faculty Spotlight: Unravelling Jewish-Christian Relations – Dr. Karma Ben-Johanan

Faculty of Humanities’ researcher Dr. Karma Ben-Johanan, leading scholar and renowned author in the field of religious studies, takes us on an insightful journey into the evolving dynamics and complexities of contemporary Jewish-Christian relations and interfaith encounters.
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A Passport to Cross-Cultural Learning: Faculty-Led Courses with International Travel Components

Hebrew University’s Faculty of Humanities is broadening the horizons of its graduate students through a wide array of immersive courses with international travel components that span the Far East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
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Reflections on Yale: An Israeli Exchange Student’s Journey

Omer Yerushalmi, Hebrew University graduate student of philosophy, shares his impressions and experiences following a transformative spring semester of exchange study at Yale University. Read more>>

Scholarly Perspectives: The Dead Sea Scrolls

Join us for an eye-opening exploration of the Dead Sea Scrolls in two video clips featuring renowned scholars Prof. Noam Mizrahi, Prof. Esther Chazon, and Prof. Michael Segal of Hebrew University’s Orion Center. Hear about the Scrolls’ contribution to our collective understanding of religion and Jewish history during the Second Temple Period, trace the evolution of scholarly insights over time, and discover the challenges that accompany this ongoing quest for deeper understanding. Watch now>>