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The New South
Aimee Levitt
In 1669, the colonial government of Carolina, which encompassed most of what is now Georgia and North and South Carolina, adopted the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina. This document specifically promised religious freedom for Jews, heathens, and other dissenters from the Anglican church. At a time when much of Europe was still embroiled in religious wars, this was historic and even radical.
Sheera Talpaz to Study Poets of Israel and Palestine as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Kate Kaput
Sheera Talpaz, an assistant professor of comparative literature and Jewish studies at Oberlin, will spend the 2023-24 academic year in Israel and Palestine as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar. Her research
Jewish Studies Program Celebrates 50 Years
Communications Staff
A series of events will commemorate an important milestone in Jewish life and scholarship at Oberlin.
Shari Rabin Awarded Research Fellowship from National Endowment for the Humanities
Amanda Nagy
Rabin is conducting research that will lead to a book on the history of Jews in the U.S. South.
Welcome to the New Home for Chabad at Oberlin
Yvonne Gay
Members of the Oberlin community gathered in early September for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new home for Chabad at Oberlin.
Jesse Gamoran Awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Fellowship
Lisa Gulasy
Gamoran says he is excited to contribute to Jewish life in Germany.
Talia Greenberg '15 Receives Fulbright Grant to Taiwan
Lisa Gulasy
Talia Greenberg ’15 says she could teach students ranging from grades 1 through 6 during her 10 months in Yilan County.