Jewish Studies

Elon University’s Jewish community is currently honoring Passover, which continues until April 20.

This year, Yom HaShoah begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 23 and continues through sunset on Thursday, April 24.

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 Sklut Professor in Jewish Studies.

This sermon was delivered during the 2025 Ripple Interfaith Conference as part of the Teaching Shabbat Service by Rabbi Maor Greene, associate chaplain for Jewish Life.

On Feb. 6, Renée Fink addressed the Elon community in Turner Theater to share her story of strength and survival in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Holocaust survivor Renée Fink shares her story of survival.

Join Jewish Life at Elon and its campus partners in remembering the events of Oct. 7, 2023 with an art exhibit from the ANU Museum of the Jewish People and a special talk led by author Dara Kurtz P'22 P'25.

Across five hours, members of the university community read off the names of those murdered during the Holocaust as part of the annual Yom HaShoah commemoration.

More than 350 students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in person or tuned in online to hear Holocaust survivor Margot Lobree's message of hope during her visit to Elon on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

This opinion column by Professor Geoffrey Claussen published by the Greensboro News & Record and the Winston-Salem Journal highlights the toll that the Israel-Hamas war has taken on children on both sides.