This guide is intended to facilitate research and teaching in the interdisciplinary and intersectional field of Jewish studies, which includes, among others, the study of Jewish histories, cultures as well as cultural productions, languages, thought, religion, law, and politics around the globe from antiquity to the present. Yale University Library consciously and explicitly strives to include and represent the full diversity of Jewish voices and experiences in its collection. This guide provides you with links to important resources in and beyond Yale University Library, general research tips, and a short history of the collection.
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Encyclopedias
Platforms for Digital Hebraic Texts
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Psik: E-book platform providing access to over 3,000 Hebrew e-books
Catalogs beyond Yale
Find Articles and Periodicals beyond Articles+
Top Databases for Biblical and Rabbinical Texts
Top Online Hebrew and Yiddish Dictionaries
☞ This list is by no means exhaustive. Since Jewish studies are an intrinsically interdisciplinary field, the collection strives to supports all areas of the humanities and social sciences that engage with the study of Jewish experiences, histories, thought, and cultures.