50th Anniversary of Jewish Studies at Oberlin

Save the Date

This in person and remote accessible event will include an alumni panel presentation, faculty presentation, J-House open house, a photo and documentary exhibit of the Jewish Studies' 50-year history, and an opportunity to attend a Jewish Studies class. 

All events are free of charge - RSVP Required at tinyurl.com/oberlinjwst50

Event Schedule

Sunday, October 30

• 5:00pm  “Jewish Studies at Oberlin: Alumni Perspectives,” with David Eaton '71, Amalia Haas '91, and Kendell Pinkney '09 -  StudiOC (Zoom link provided upon RSVP)
• Dinner to follow, with performance by Shtick-and-Poke student klezmer band

Monday, October 31

• Morning -  Jewish studies courses (details to come)
• 11am-12pm  "Judaism in Modern and Contemporary Art" at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, with Curator Sam Adams - Allen Memorial Art Museum (space limited)
• 12-1pm  Lunch - Heritage Kosher Kitchen
• 1-3pm  Open House: “To Find it Again”: The Quest for Jewish Life and Jewish Studies at Oberlin College - Terrell Library
• 4-5pm  “The Present and Future of Jewish Studies at Oberlin” - Johnson House 
• Reception to follow

RSVP at tinyurl.com/oberlinjwst5