Bennett Center for Judaic Studies

The Bennett Center for Judaic Studies is a unique academic center that strives to enrich the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual dialogue of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. Continuing the vision of Carl and Dorothy Bennett, the Center fosters continued learning experiences and campus-wide awareness about Jewish history, ethical values, and religious observances. It also seeks to engage the Greater �Ӱ�ԭ�� communities through inspiring lectures and annual programs. The Bennett Center works in collaboration with the Judaic Studies program, the Center for Catholic Studies, Campus Ministry, local Jewish community organizations, the , and more.

Thank You to Our Supporters

The Center receives financial support from numerous generous individuals and foundations, including:

Carl and Dorothy Bennett Foundation
Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation
Larry Roberts and Suzanne Novik
Andrew and Robert Feigenson and family
David and Edith Chaifetz
Frank Jacoby Foundation, maintained by Debby and David Zieff

Through these gifts, the Bennett Center has brought world-renowned lecturers to the University, including Pulitzer Prize finalist Nathan Englander; The New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, Tom Friedman; Rabbi and theologian Yitz Greenberg; lawyer and activist Khizr Khan; American diplomat and author Dennis Ross; American Jewish historian, Jonathan Sarna; former US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro; Meet the Press moderator, Chuck Todd; painter, sculptor, and photorealist, Audrey Flack; and Nobel Peace Prize winner and author, Elie Wiesel.

Image of Dr. Glenn Dynner and Dr. Susannah Heschel

26th Annual Jacoby -Lunin Humanitarian Lecture. Dr. Glenn Dynner and Dr. Susannah Heschel

The Joan and Henry Katz Lecture 2024 with Dr. Timothy Snyder

Art Spiegelman 2023

Image of Dr. Philip Eliasoph, President Mark R. Nemec, PhD, Bari Weiss, Dr. Glenn Dynner

Bennett Lecture in Judaic Studies 2024. Dr. Philip Eliasoph, President Mark R. Nemec, PhD, Bari Weiss, Dr. Glenn Dynner

From the establishment of the Chair in Judaic Studies to an annual service in remembrance of the Holocaust, the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies has established a permanent and growing reputation in the �Ӱ�ԭ�� County community – reaching out to its 70,000 Jewish residents and neighbors – as well as so many others. Through the Center, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University continues to be committed to building a bridge of understanding between the Jewish and Jesuit traditions.

KADIMA is �Ӱ�ԭ�� University's Jewish undergraduate club, under the guidance of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Jim Prosnit.

Jewish Identity in Contemporary Morocco: Memory Reconciliation and Citizenship

The Joan and Henry Katz Lecture in Judaic Studies presented by Aomar Boum PhD.

Journalists in Hell: Reportage in the Lodz and Warsaw Ghettos

2024 Holocaust Remembrance Lecture by Dr. Samuel D. Kassow

Support the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies

Help us continue to enrich the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University through lectures, programs, monthly Shabbat services and dinners, and ongoing support of the College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate interdisciplinary program in Judaic Studies.

Glenn Dynner

Professor & Carl & Dorothy Bennett Chair, Religious Studies

gdynner@fairfield.edu

Maria King

Program Manager

mking@fairfield.edu

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