UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies

@UCL is the only UK university with a dept dedicated to Jewish Studies. Our program spans from ancient texts to modern politics.

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Workshop: Late Antique Astronomical Sciences in Medieval Compendia
📅 10 June 2026
🕑️ 9:00-18:00
📍 University College London (in-person only)

https://t.co/PKClWo8rmB

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HJS Research Fellow Abigail Pearson has discovered a previously unknown Syriac version of the ‘Revelation of Ezra’ (a famous medieval text used to predict the coming year based on the day of the week on which it began)
https://t.co/JtLstGhHxa

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For those unfamiliar with the term 'Blood Libel' the @HolocaustMuseum has a helpful explainer on this allegation of Jewish ritual murder and cannibalism.
https://t.co/mnHQySooF9

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We applaud UCL for taking swift action and look forward to UCL leadership communicating directly to the UCL community to specifically call out ideas and language that will not be tolerated on campus.
https://t.co/qTyCxyzI5T

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HJS academics are offering free in-person workshops to schools to support students wishing to enter the competition. @SMGilbertLearn

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We are excited to announce the 2026 Sir Martin Gilbert History Prize in partnership with @SMGilbertLearn. UK students in Years 10 and 11 can enter for a chance to win £400 or £200. https://t.co/M0QwAxA1lb

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May their memory be a blessing 🕯️

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Shana tova to all those celebrating!!
Wishing you and yours a joyful and sweet new year 🍎🍯

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Mazel tov to joint HJS and SSEES student Dov Forman on being named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Content Creators for his work posting educational content about the Holocaust on TikTok and Instagram.

https://t.co/bfQgH2Pz4s

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Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity with @eli_rubin
📅 14 May, 18:00 BST
💻 Online
https://t.co/AXiv6SKxJ7

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A German (Jew) in Warsaw: The Banker Samuel Fraenkel
📅 7 May,18:00 BST
💻 Online
He was born a Prussian Jew in 1773 and died as a Catholic Pole in 1833. This lecture will use his life to exemplify the impact of Prussian migration on Polish history. https://t.co/Y2VQXdBUpI

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Curious about life at HJS? Dive into the daily schedule of Niamh O’Connor, a BA Hebrew & Jewish Studies student. https://t.co/nuh9mUs049

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ICYMI: Reviving Yiddish Theater in London and Recovering Female Playwrights: An Interview with @sgollance for @ingeveb

https://t.co/uUIHnto3hj

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BA Hebrew & Jewish Studies student Niamh O’Connor gives a glimpse into her daily routine for the @ArtsHumsUCL Blog. Thanks, Niamh!

https://t.co/nuh9mUs049

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In his new open-access book with Routledge, "Ladino on the Internet," @CarlosYebraLop1 reveals how today's global Ladino-speaking community primarily connects online. Check it out here: https://t.co/1oRWjj26Ix

#Ladino #DigitalCommunity

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ProLang online event Feb 25th on Carlos Yebra Lopez's newest book: Ladino on the Internet.
https://t.co/6Ymou1MnUe

[JMI - Jewish Music Institute @jewishmusicUK]

Ot Azoy 2025 – Learn Yiddish,
17-22 August 2025 - Discover JMI’s famous full immersion courses in Yiddish Language for people of all ages, levels and backgrounds, where even complete beginners learn to speak, read, write and sing in Yiddish in a week!

https://t.co/ZkPfXNvTgt

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Research Workshop: African and South Asian Histories of the Holocaust

Organised by Prof Shirli Gilbert, @HolocaustMuseum, and Trinity College @Cambridge_Uni
Open to all, reservations required

February 27 - 28,
Cambridge, England
https://t.co/AvREujI6pG

[Noëmie Duhaut @Noemie_Duhaut]

A bit late notice, but: I'm giving a talk "at" my alma mater @uclhjs tonight!
🔗 to book your ticket:
https://t.co/E8FUwDqbDt