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Study By Ahmad Al-Jallad Featured In Live Science Article
Professor Ahmad Al-Jallad, Chair in Arabic Studies, was featured in a Live Science article as he was the co-author of the study of a "Paleo-Arabic inscription on a boulder near an abandoned mosque…
Nowruz Celebration
Thank you to everyone who came to our Nowruz celebration on March 21st!
Nowruz ("new day" in Persian) is the Iranian New Year based on the astronomical vernal equinox. At our event, we…
Recent NESA Events
Recent events that NESA has participated in hosting:
We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Muhammad Habib for hosting an Arabic Calligraphy Workshop open to the public on October…
NESA Statement on the Current War in Israel and Gaza
Since October 7, many of us are following the war in Israel and Gaza with horror. Some of us are affected deeply and personally, with colleagues, friends, and family killed or in danger. We dread…
James D. Moore's Latest Book Receives Positive Review
Assistant Professor James Moore's latest book, New Aramaic Papyri from Elephantine in Berlin, received a positive review from historian Amit Gvaryahu of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.…
Michael Swartz elected as a Fellow of the American Academy for Jewish Research
The American Academy for Jewish Research represents the oldest organization of Judaic scholars in North America. Fellows are nominated and elected by their peers and thus constitute the most…
Ticket to the World Summer Camp
Ticket to the World Summer Camp brings world languages to middle school students in a way they may not encounter in school.
Through full-immersion language classes, cultural…
Michael Swartz interviewed in Adventures in Jewish Studies Podcast
Season 4 Episode 7: Do Jews Believe in Magic
While the Talmud famously forbids sorcery, Jewish history is full of examples of what many today might refer to as "magic." In this episode, host…
2023 Summer Intensive Arabic Program
Complete 1 full year of Arabic Language Coursework during an 8-week summer session!* (June 6 - July 29, 2023)
DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2023
Curriculum & Content
The Department of…