We, at the Jewish Studies program, are excited to welcome you back to campus. We know that emotions have been running high all over the country, and hate crimes against American Jews, Black Americans, Asian-Americans, and Muslim-Americans are at record levels. This is a safe and supportive space. We welcome students of every background, religion, and ethnicity. We can’t wait to see you in our many exciting courses and show you the world of Jewish Studies. Please know that we’re here and ready. Feel free to reach out to the Director of the Jewish Studies program (tbh10@psu.edu), our Assistant Director (rej5233@psu.edu) our advisors (ezf36@psu.edu; bdw150@psu.edu) or any of the JST faculty members.