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 Professor Sergio Della Pergola: The Arabs are Multiplying Twice as Fast as the Israelis" - The Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, April 8, 2010

“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

Oldest Written Document Ever Found in Jerusalem Discovered by HU Researchers

Find further testifies to the importance of Jerusalem as a major city in the Late Bronze Age

Milwaukee Public Museum/Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit

Famed Author Mario Vargas Llosa Featured Speaker at Inauguration of Unique Liwerant Latin America Center at Hebrew University

Center is the first of its kind in Israel

Hebrew University President Receives Honorary Degree From Jewish Theological Seminary in New York

Honor awarded in recognition of Prof. Ben-Sasson's lifelong dedication to the State of Israel and the Jewish people

HU Receives 1.8 million Euro Grant to Fund Study of Jerusalem Inspired Structures Throughout Europe

Unique, unprecedented study will focus on architectural features meant to recall Jerusalem style and atmosphere

HU Researcher Determines Aim of Death Marches at the End of WWII

Marches Intended to Keep Prisoners from Enemy Hands

American Jews Still Retaining Sense of Mutual Responsibility and Identification with Israel

Despite Diversity, American Jewry Retains Core Values and Understanding of Israel's Needs

Unique Jerusalem Study Experience for High School Youth Being Offered This Summer by Hebrew University

Participants to gain insight into the meaning of research for personal growth and a deeper appreciation of Jerusalem

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