Jewish Studies @ Elon University
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The Jewish Studies Program at Elon University
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Over 30 students in the Elon School of Health Sciences participated in our annual Bridging Faith and Health training program. This 3-week certificate course prepared Nursing, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy students to treat patients of diverse religious backgrounds and practices.
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Over 30 students in the Elon School of Health Sciences participated in our annual Bridging Faith and Health training program. This 3-week certificate course prepared Nursing, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy students to treat patients of diverse religious backgrounds and practices.
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Proud of our own Dr. Geoffrey Claussen for co-authoring a chapter on moral character & Jewish philosophy in The Routledge Companion to Jewish Philosophy.
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Geoffrey Claussen co-authors chapter on moral character and Jewish philosophy
The chapter was published in The Routledge Companion to Jewish Philosophy
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November 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Proud of our own Dr. Geoffrey Claussen for co-authoring a chapter on moral character & Jewish philosophy in The Routledge Companion to Jewish Philosophy.
Read More Here:
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#ElonUniversity #JewishStudies
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Dr. Geoffrey Claussen was named co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Jewish Ethics! The journal is published biannually by Penn State University Press and publishes outstanding scholarship in Jewish Ethics. Congratulations Dr. Claussen!
Read more here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Read more here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Geoffrey Claussen named co-editor of Journal of Jewish Ethics
The publication is the preeminent scholarly journal for the study of Jewish ethics
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November 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Dr. Geoffrey Claussen was named co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Jewish Ethics! The journal is published biannually by Penn State University Press and publishes outstanding scholarship in Jewish Ethics. Congratulations Dr. Claussen!
Read more here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Read more here: www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
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Last Thursday, faculty and students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Sarah Imhoff, celebrated Jewish Studies scholar from Indiana University. During the lecture, Dr. Imhoff presented "Can you hear the Shofar? Religion and Disability." Thank you Dr. Imhoff for coming to speak with us!
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Last Thursday, faculty and students had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Sarah Imhoff, celebrated Jewish Studies scholar from Indiana University. During the lecture, Dr. Imhoff presented "Can you hear the Shofar? Religion and Disability." Thank you Dr. Imhoff for coming to speak with us!
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The Forward published this story about the work we do at Elon University to fight antisemitism on the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks today. It’s a comprehensive and fairly balanced picture of one side of our multifaith education efforts.
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Read the article here: forward.com/news/antisem...
This school is fighting antisemitism all wrong. Why is it working?
Elon University has earned praise for creating a safe campus for Jewish students even as it enables free speech blocked by other universities.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Forward published this story about the work we do at Elon University to fight antisemitism on the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks today. It’s a comprehensive and fairly balanced picture of one side of our multifaith education efforts.
Read the article here: forward.com/news/antisem...
Read the article here: forward.com/news/antisem...
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We're on BlueSky! The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society promotes research and education about the role of religion in society. We represent the academic arm of Elon University's multifaith initiatives. You can learn more here: www.elon.edu/u/academics/....
Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society
Welcome The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society is the research and scholarship arm of Elon University’s multifaith initiative. It offers a set of programs dedicated to...
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September 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We're on BlueSky! The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society promotes research and education about the role of religion in society. We represent the academic arm of Elon University's multifaith initiatives. You can learn more here: www.elon.edu/u/academics/....
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Prof. Geoffrey Claussen: “As greater numbers of Jews around the world come to doubt the justice and necessity of the ongoing war, there may be hope for the growth of Jewish institutions that will better nurture the commitment to the justice, compassion, and solidarity that all people deserve..."
Musar for a Time of War: Justice, Compassion, Solidarity, and Equanimity
ABSTRACT. This article considers how Jewish traditions regarding the virtues of justice, compassion, solidarity, and equanimity may help Jews resist calls to support violence against noncombatants dur...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Prof. Geoffrey Claussen: “As greater numbers of Jews around the world come to doubt the justice and necessity of the ongoing war, there may be hope for the growth of Jewish institutions that will better nurture the commitment to the justice, compassion, and solidarity that all people deserve..."
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Andrew Monteith, associate professor of religious studies, published an article titled “The Attacks on Higher Education Have Religious Roots.” He argues that the Heritage Foundation’s Christian nationalism drives federal attacks on higher education. Read more here-->
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September 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Andrew Monteith, associate professor of religious studies, published an article titled “The Attacks on Higher Education Have Religious Roots.” He argues that the Heritage Foundation’s Christian nationalism drives federal attacks on higher education. Read more here-->
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Come join the team! This adjuncting situation is open only because (sob) we're losing the great @blairapgar.bsky.social to a "real" job (lucky school to get them on a permanent basis).
@arthistoryelon.bsky.social is seeking someone to teach ARH 2100: Art History of the Ancient World in 25-26 AY. If you are interested in working with my amazing colleagues (or have colleagues or students who might be), please reach out via email (www.elon.edu/u/directory/...). Review begins now!
Faculty & Staff Profile
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June 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Come join the team! This adjuncting situation is open only because (sob) we're losing the great @blairapgar.bsky.social to a "real" job (lucky school to get them on a permanent basis).
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@arthistoryelon.bsky.social is seeking someone to teach ARH 2100: Art History of the Ancient World in 25-26 AY. If you are interested in working with my amazing colleagues (or have colleagues or students who might be), please reach out via email (www.elon.edu/u/directory/...). Review begins now!
Faculty & Staff Profile
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June 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
@arthistoryelon.bsky.social is seeking someone to teach ARH 2100: Art History of the Ancient World in 25-26 AY. If you are interested in working with my amazing colleagues (or have colleagues or students who might be), please reach out via email (www.elon.edu/u/directory/...). Review begins now!
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Hey, here’s some news! (This has been true for a while, by the way.) The opportunities are even greater when you choose a “smaller” but serious program like ours. Mentoring matters, especially when you have access to those mentors! #LMTAH #LearnMore #TakeArtHistory #ArtHistorySky
May 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Hey, here’s some news! (This has been true for a while, by the way.) The opportunities are even greater when you choose a “smaller” but serious program like ours. Mentoring matters, especially when you have access to those mentors! #LMTAH #LearnMore #TakeArtHistory #ArtHistorySky
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Prof. Geoffrey Claussen recently lectured on "Jewish Ethics in Response to Mass Killing: Musar amid the Violence in Israel/Palestine." www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgfl... @geoffclaussen.bsky.social
Jewish Ethics in Response to Mass Killing: Musar amid the Violence in Israel/Palestine
YouTube video by Elon University Department of Religious Studies
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May 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Prof. Geoffrey Claussen recently lectured on "Jewish Ethics in Response to Mass Killing: Musar amid the Violence in Israel/Palestine." www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgfl... @geoffclaussen.bsky.social
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Had a great experience sharing my current research project at UCSB. It was really energizing and I’m excited to get back to writing. #acwriting #writing #amwriting #relwriting
April 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Had a great experience sharing my current research project at UCSB. It was really energizing and I’m excited to get back to writing. #acwriting #writing #amwriting #relwriting
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Introducing the newest Multifaith Scholars! Over the next 2 years, these students will conduct mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities. Congratulations! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Elon welcomes ninth class of Multifaith Scholars
Through a two-year fellows program, the five students in this multidisciplinary cohort will undertake mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Introducing the newest Multifaith Scholars! Over the next 2 years, these students will conduct mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities. Congratulations! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
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Congratulations to Prof. Lynn Huber (@lhuber.bsky.social), who will be co-editing a new academic book series titled “Sexing Scripture” for Τ&Τ Clark/ Bloomsbury Publishing! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Lynn R. Huber tapped to co-edit new book series
Huber will develop and co-edit
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April 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Lynn Huber (@lhuber.bsky.social), who will be co-editing a new academic book series titled “Sexing Scripture” for Τ&Τ Clark/ Bloomsbury Publishing! www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
This year, Yom HaShoah begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 23 and continues through sunset on Thursday, April 24. Please join us to to reflect on the horrors of genocide and the dangers of silence in the face of hatred. www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
April 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This year, Yom HaShoah begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 23 and continues through sunset on Thursday, April 24. Please join us to to reflect on the horrors of genocide and the dangers of silence in the face of hatred. www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
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"Engaging in critical reflection on musar traditions about justice and compassion may help those who are stuck in a mindset of justifying the killing of innocent people."
Check out Prof. Claussen's new and thought-provoking article! www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
Check out Prof. Claussen's new and thought-provoking article! www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
Musar as a Challenge to the Justification of Mass Killing — Sources Journal
Geoffrey Claussen Spring 2025
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April 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"Engaging in critical reflection on musar traditions about justice and compassion may help those who are stuck in a mindset of justifying the killing of innocent people."
Check out Prof. Claussen's new and thought-provoking article! www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
Check out Prof. Claussen's new and thought-provoking article! www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
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NC Rabbis: This Passover we call on the White House to end wrongful detainment
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NC Rabbis: This Passover we call on the White House to end wrongful detainment | Opinion
We call for Jews and other minorities to be able to live in safety on college campuses and oppose targeting and detaining students without due process | Opinion
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April 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NC Rabbis: This Passover we call on the White House to end wrongful detainment
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We should not seek to justify a military campaign when it inflicts foreseeable, intolerable harms on innocent people, sweeps away the innocent along with the guilty, and fails to recognize the equal humanity of the other.
Some musar reflections in Sources:
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
Some musar reflections in Sources:
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
Musar as a Challenge to the Justification of Mass Killing — Sources Journal
Geoffrey Claussen Spring 2025
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April 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We should not seek to justify a military campaign when it inflicts foreseeable, intolerable harms on innocent people, sweeps away the innocent along with the guilty, and fails to recognize the equal humanity of the other.
Some musar reflections in Sources:
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
Some musar reflections in Sources:
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/mus...
We are looking forward to hosting Dr. Norrin Ripsman, Monroe J. Rathbone Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University!
March 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We are looking forward to hosting Dr. Norrin Ripsman, Monroe J. Rathbone Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University!
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Learn with Rabbi Dr. Geoffrey Claussen as he will consider how Jews have passionately disagreed about fundamental moral claims about what constitutes Jewish ethics and how we may understand our ideas within the history of Jewish debates.
Registration: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/event/jewish...
Registration: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/event/jewish...
March 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Learn with Rabbi Dr. Geoffrey Claussen as he will consider how Jews have passionately disagreed about fundamental moral claims about what constitutes Jewish ethics and how we may understand our ideas within the history of Jewish debates.
Registration: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/event/jewish...
Registration: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/event/jewish...
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“Jews are deeply divided about how to understand Jewish traditions and what counts as ‘Jewish ethics.' This book introduces readers to the vast diversity of Jewish ethics and challenges them to think critically about how people draw the boundaries of what counts.” www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
Elon religious studies professor publishes book, “Jewish Ethics: The Basics”
Geoffrey Claussen's book weaves together ancient and modern ideas around questions and controversies for a concise introduction to Jewish thought and traditions. Claussen is also the Lori and Eric Skl...
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March 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“Jews are deeply divided about how to understand Jewish traditions and what counts as ‘Jewish ethics.' This book introduces readers to the vast diversity of Jewish ethics and challenges them to think critically about how people draw the boundaries of what counts.” www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/...
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My former department at Elon University does amazing things. Students are very fortunate to have such great mentors.
This weekend (Mar 7-9), Elon Religious Studies took Elon to the Southeast Regional Conference of the American Academy of Religion in Miami, FL. A time was had!
March 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
My former department at Elon University does amazing things. Students are very fortunate to have such great mentors.