Minor in Hebrew & Israel Studies

Our students become able speakers of Hebrew and well-rounded observers of Israel and the Middle East, and they enjoy satisfying careers in education, communication, community services, the arts, law, human resources, information technology and finance.

The minor in Hebrew and Israel studies focuses on developing students’ Hebrew language skills while exploring a variety of courses on issues related to Israel and the Middle East. This minor is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing an international career or study in the Middle East.

  • Gain proficiency in modern or biblical Hebrew 
  • Learn about the culture and history of Israel
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

Gain internship opportunities with a nonprofit organization, educational institution, political office, medical school or other site for a semester of service learning

Learn either modern Hebrew, where the focus is on present-day usage, or biblical Hebrew, where we learn the intricacies of biblical forms and how to read and understand the Hebrew Bible

Participate in our global seminars: Jews and Muslims: The Multi-Ethnic History of Istanbul; and Justice, Human Rights and Democracy in Israel/Palestine

Be successful.

Knowledge of Hebrew and the culture and history of Israel will open doors to a variety of careers in our increasingly global society.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Educator, community support liaison, foreign service officer, translator or interpreter and researcher are common job opportunities for students

 

Work in education, media and communication, community and social services, law, human resources, information technology, and finance

Academic Plan & Requirements

The minor in Hebrew and Israel studies is open to all students of all backgrounds and areas of study. To earn the minor, students must complete 19 credit hours of Hebrew language courses and content courses focusing on Israeli and/or the Middle East.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Be inspired.

The Program in Jewish Studies has an extensive network of alumni who have worked in a variety of fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Chelsea Miller John

('14)
Recently received her Juris Doctorate from CUNY School of Law and is a staff attorney at Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York City

Paul Schirmer

('16)
Pursuing a master’s degree in divinity at The Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina

Joshua Umland

('13)
Pursuing a degree in osteopathic medicine at COMP-Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon

Alexis Aaeng

('16)
Director of lifelong learning for Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation in Simsbury, Connecticut

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