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Quadcast
November 29, 2018 | 11:37 am

An academic understanding of hate

Listening to the news, it can feel as though acts of violence—particularly violence inspired by bigotry and hate—are on the rise, and unfortunately the numbers back that up. How are we to make sense of this rise? Three Rochester researchers sat down for an academic conversation about hate and intolerance, discussing reactions to recent incidents of hate, important lessons from history, and the psychology of stereotypes and intolerance.

topics: Center for Jewish Studies, Department of History, Department of Religion and Classics, featured-post-side, Nora Rubel, QuadCast, School of Arts and Sciences,
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University News
September 22, 2017 | 03:22 pm

Gift from Alan ’66 and Jane Batkin establishes professorship in Jewish studies

In recognition of her scholarship and teaching acumen, Nora Rubel has been named the inaugural holder of the Jane and Alan Batkin Endowed Professorship in Jewish Studies.

topics: Center for Jewish Studies, gift, Nora Rubel, School of Arts and Sciences, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies,
Transparent publicity poster
Society & Culture
November 22, 2016 | 05:58 pm

QuadCast: Transparent actor, producer, academics visit Rochester

Nora Rubel, director of the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, discusses the upcoming symposium on Transparent which the institute — now in its 30th year — is hosting.

topics: announcements, Center for Jewish Studies, gender, Nora Rubel, QuadCast, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies,
Sharon Briggs
University News
October 12, 2016 | 03:12 pm

Sharon Briggs receives Messinger award for library service

Briggs, who celebrated her 50th anniversary with River Campus Libraries last September, has served as the head of River Campus Libraries’ acquisition department, helping students, faculty, and staff access appropriate scholarly resources that support teaching and research.

topics: awards, Center for Jewish Studies, River Campus Libraries,
AAron Hughes
Voices & Opinion
May 12, 2016 | 08:29 am

Sykes-Picot and the making of the modern Middle East

As the accord turns 100 years old, Aaron Hughes, professor of Jewish studies, weighs in on the impact the secret accord that established political control of territories in the Middle East among Great Britain, France, and Russia after World War I. / The Conversation

topics: Center for Jewish Studies, Department of Religion and Classics, School of Arts and Sciences,
still from the TV show Transparent with actor Jeffry Tambor
Society & Culture
February 11, 2016 | 11:23 am

Scholars to discuss ‘Transparent’ at first academic conference

In December, the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies will host a conference examining the nexus of sex and gender studies, Jewish studies, American studies, and media studies themes that run through the show.

topics: Center for Jewish Studies, Department of Religion and Classics, events, Nora Rubel, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies,
Kathy Metz
University News
October 13, 2014 | 09:07 pm

Kathy Metz receives 2014 Messinger Award for leadership in patron services

As head of patron services in Rush Rhees Library, Kathy Metz has helped redefine how students and faculty access library services and resources. Her ingenuity and leadership have earned her the 2014 Messinger Libraries Recognition Award.

topics: awards, Center for Jewish Studies, River Campus Libraries,
UR Hillel graphic
University News
July 29, 2013 | 09:25 pm

New Hillel Leader Named

Rabbi Michael Silbert is no stranger to the Hillel foundation, having served in a development role at the Boston University Hillel and most recently as executive director of the Vancouver Hillel Foundation.

topics: Center for Jewish Studies,