Sarah Pessin, the Emil and Eva Hecht Chair in Judaic Studies and associate professor of Philosophy is named the new director for the Center for Judaic Studies. Learn more about her vision and enthusiasm for CJS…

This year’s theme at the Center for Judaic Studies is Seriously Funny: Humor and Jewish Culture – a year-long examination beginning in the Fall of 2008 that will look at the ethnic, political, philosophical and theological implications of humor in Jewish culture, texts and subtexts. Don’t miss a discussion and reading with David Rakoff – humorist, essayist, award-winning author & contributor to NPR’s This American Life September 24, 2008 at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret! To learn more…

The ALEPH Institute for Jewish Culture at the Center for Judaic Studies has an exciting array of enrichment classes for Fall 2008! Our line-up includes an examination of Jewish Humor with Sarah Pessin, Yiddish with David Shneer and a look at the complicated story of Israel with Caryn Aviv. Registration begins through DU’s University College on July 22. For complete course descriptions…

RMJHS & Beck Archives Annual Meeting is Sunday, November 9 from Noon-2 p.m. at the East Side Kosher Deli. Join us for a look at Colorado Jewish WWII Memories with veterans from WWII. For more details…

Get your tickets now for Kristallnacht@70: A Musical Remembrance featuring a special performance by The Colorado Chamber Players. Join us Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in DU’s Davis Auditorium. For more information…