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for a well-rounded and immersive
experience.
The Abramson Scholarship
offers scholarships for research
or internships focused on
antisemitism and Holocaust
studies in Europe, Israel or the U.S.
These are just two of the dozen
scholarships available, reflecting
the Jewish Studies program’s
dedication to student success and
growth. There are also scholarships
that cover tuition for Jewish
Studies courses.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
A highlight of the Jewish Studies
program is its emphasis on study-
abroad opportunities. Students can
choose from four faculty-led edu-
cation abroad programs in Israel,
ranging from a summer study
abroad at the Hebrew University
focused on the diversity of Israeli

cultures, history and society to the
Chamber Music Education Abroad
Program in Israel, performing
music in various locations in Israel
in May.
There’s also a spring break
opportunity focused on entrepre-
neurship in Israel and an exchange
program for graduate students with
the College of Education. All pro-
grams focus on the academic pur-
suit of enhancing one’s knowledge
of the complexity of Israeli society
and culture and provide invaluable
experience and supplemental learn-
ing to their MSU curricula.
The Serling Institute provides
the necessary support from
the moment students register,
helping them make the most of
their time abroad. This includes
the already mentioned study
abroad programs in Israel and an
inaugural study abroad program

focused on the Holocaust and
European Jewish history in
Poland. These opportunities allow
students to deeply connect with
their studies, offering a unique
and transformative educational
experience.
The Serling Institute placed
me in the position to gain skills
and perspective while studying
around the world that will carry me
throughout the rest of my life.
For students interested in earning
a Jewish Studies minor, there are
two tracks available to fit any
student at MSU: a general track
and a social science track for social
science majors.
Students have the chance to
present their research, connect
with Jewish Studies minor alumni,
and engage with scholars and
experts in the field from around the
world. The Serling Institute hosts

a broad range of programming for
co-curricular events and lectures
that complement the Jewish Studies
courses.
The Serling Institute for Jewish
Studies and Modern Israel is
dedicated to supporting students
every step of the way, ensuring a
fulfilling and successful academic
journey while at MSU and beyond.
Students are welcome to become
part of the vibrant Jewish Studies
community and take advantage
of these and more unique
opportunities available at Michigan
State University. @

For more information on minoring in Jewish

Studies at MSU, contact Director of the

Michael and Elaine Serling Institute for Jewish

Studies and Modern Israel, Professor Yael

Aronoff, aronoffy@msu.edu and visit our

website at jsp.msu.edu.

Ben Goldstein is MSU Class of 2024 (Social

Relations & Policy, James Madison College).

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