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Dec 30, 2025

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New acquisitions for the Norman E. Alexander Library for Jewish Studies include two pieces beyond the typical scope of the collection: a rendering of three houses of worship in Istanbul (pictured above) and a drawing of New York by day by mid-20th century artist Shalom of Safed.

Dec 3, 2025

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In conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, a new exhibition has been mounted on the third floor of Butler Library: “Jewish Studies at Columbia: From Samuel Johnson to the IIJS."

Dec 1, 2025

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The 2025 Norman E. Alexander Celebration of Collections has an early modern focus, where three scholars discuss their research on what we find in books when we look beyond the actual texts - at annotations, illustrations, and other paratexts.

Nov 20, 2025

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In a talk for the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association, Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis discusses the long and winding history of Jews at Columbia, from the 18th to the beginning of the 20th centuries.

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New Acquisitions Roundup, 2025 Edition

Exhibition: “Jewish Studies at Columbia: From Samuel Johnson to the IIJS”

Beyond the Text: Reading Jewish History Between the Words

[WATCH] In the City of New York: The Unique Story of the Jews at Columbia

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New Acquisitions Roundup, 2025 Edition

Exhibition: “Jewish Studies at Columbia: From Samuel Johnson to the IIJS”

Beyond the Text: Reading Jewish History Between the Words

[WATCH] In the City of New York: The Unique Story of the Jews at Columbia

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