Jewish Studies

Elon Trustee and parent Eric Sklut and his wife, Lori Sklut, of Charlotte, North Carolina, will help bring outstanding students to the university and strengthen funding for a Jewish studies professorship.

Religious Studies Professor Geoffrey Claussen presented at the 2017 American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in Boston. 

Religious Studies Professor Geoffrey Claussen's chapter is included in "Jewish Religious and Philosophical Ethics," published by Routledge

Elon hosts the event that celebrates Sephardic heritage for the second year in a row

Elon trustee Eric Sklut and his wife, Lori, are leaders in supporting Jewish Life on Elon's campus.

Historian Philipp Lenhard from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich will visit Elon and share his research about the German-born American philosopher's life and friendships in the twentieth century. 

Rosh Hashanah begins Sept. 20. Elon students plan to lead prayer services and join in community meals

The essays were published in response to Associate Professor of Religious Studies Geoffrey Claussen's recent book, "Sharing the Burden."

Faculty members will attend the keynote lecture by Professor Cheryl Lynn of Trinity College. 

Staff expands to serve growing Jewish student body