Pioneering Jewish Studies since 1826.
UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies is the only UK university department dedicated to this field.
We integrate all aspects of Jewish Studies—from antiquity to the present— through the study of history, literature and languages reflecting UCL’s tradition of secularism and open-mindedness.
We train future scholars and engage with the wider community, offering a comprehensive and integrated understanding of Jewish history and culture.
You do not have to be Jewish to study with us—whatever your background, you are welcome!
Study at HJS
Learn about our degrees and courses and about scholarships, prizes and funding.
Our Research
Our research is wide-ranging and innovative, exploring areas of Jewish Studies that are multinational, interdisciplinary, and often neglected or unknown.
About HJS
We are a small and friendly department who aim to teach every aspect of Jewish culture to students of all backgrounds.
What's on
More HJS Events
15 Nov
News
Jews, Judaism and Mental Health Zoom Series
Explore Jewish mental health, depression, and Haredi psychotherapy on Tuesdays from 1-2pm.
31 Oct 2025
Yiddish Theatre Initiative
UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies, Yiddish Café Trust and JW3 partnered for a Yiddish theatre series in 2024. This initiative has become a troupe preparing for a 2026 debut.
24 Oct 2025
Jewish History prize for UK secondary students
UK students in Years 10 and 11 (England/Wales)/ S3 and S4 (Scotland)/ Years 11 and 12 (NI) are encouraged to explore the rich history of Jews who have come to Britain over the past 1,000 years.
23 Oct 2025
Recent Publications
Document of the Month: A Judeo-Arabic Bible Commentary
The online series, Document of the Month, presents some of the most interesting and revealing medieval documents from the desks of Invisible East researchers and their colleagues worldwide.
01 May 2025
Audio: Songs from Auschwitz
The extraordinary story of Krystyna Żywulska. Imprisoned in Auschwitz, Żywulska turned to poetry and music, creating some of the most remarkable songs of this tragic era. (27 minutes)
27 Jan 2025
Reviving Yiddish Theater in London & Recovering Female Playwrights: An Interview with Sonia Gollance
Dr Sonia Gollance and PhD candidate Tamara Gleason Freidberg interviewed in 'In Geveb: A Journal of Yiddish Studies'
01 Jan 2025
REF 2021 #5
in the UK with 88.5% of Outputs graded 3 star and 4 star rating
Research Excellence Framework 2021