The Jewish Studies Program at UC Davis promotes research and teaching on Jews and Judaism in all their global diversity. Our award-winning faculty are experts on topics across the scope of Jewish culture and history--from the origins of the Hebrew Bible in the Ancient Near East to the vibrant multi-racial Jewish cultures of contemporary America. 

Jewish studies faculty come from diverse disciplines and departments across the University. In advance of each quarter we will post which offerings will count towards the Jewish Studies minor. We also offer plenty of opportunities to learn, discuss, and create community, from the “Bagels & Books” series to our Jewish film series to lectures by renowned scholars we invite to come speak on campus. All members of the UC Davis community are welcome. We invite you to learn with us!