Sandra K Wasserman Jewish Studies Center
Mission
The Sandra Kahn Wasserman Jewish Studies Center (WJSC) in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College reflects the legacy and heritage of the college, its tradition of educating New York City immigrants, its diverse population, and its special relationship to and place within Manhattan.
The WJSC is uniquely positioned to take advantage of Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, School of Public Affairs, and Weissman School of Arts and Sciences as well as the Baruch Performing Arts Center. The WJSC is dedicated to teaching and informing the Baruch community and public about the history and experiences of Jews in America, specifically in New York City. Public programs, courses, events, and campus activities will focus on the Jewish immigration to New york City, and address some of the biggest issues and challenges currently facing today’s American Jewish community — Jewish philanthropy, Jewish business ethics, Jewish politics, Jewish identity and continuity, and the changing face of American Jewry.
The recent establishment of the Antisemitism Studies Lab (AS Lab), positioned under the auspices of the WJSC, will foster greater collaboration among Baruch and other New York City community partners and institutions. The first of its kind within CUNY, the AS Lab will seek to advance the field of antisemitism studies by taking a three-pronged approach focusing on these actionable areas of impact: research, students, and community engagement. In line with the WJSC’s mission, the AS Lab holds as its mission the need to educate, create understanding, support research, and address the pressing challenges of antisemitism locally, nationally, and globally. It will become a hub of innovation and proactive scholarship for leading research and interdisciplinary pedagogies about contemporary antisemitism at Baruch College.
Public Programs
For More Information
Contact jewish.studies.center@baruch.cuny.edu
Dr. Sarah Valente, Director
sarah.valente@baruch.cuny.edu
Office: 136 E. 25th Street, #1008
Dr. Carina Pasquesi, Managing Director
carina.pasquesi@baruch.cuny.edu
Office: 136 E. 25th Street, #1008
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