“These cuts are not just a blow to literature, and to Jewish culture, but a blow to a commitment to excellence.” A Forward opinion piece focuses on how eliminating the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts affects Jewish history, literature, and thought, mentioning AJS members Pamela Nadell, Allison Schachter, and Christa Whitney. (fb)

CFA: Jordan Schnitzer Book Awards Deadline: July 1 The AJS is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 Jordan Schnitzer Book Awards, made possible by Jordan Schnitzer through the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Family Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation. The awards recognize and promote outstanding scholarship in the field of Jewish Studies, with one winner and one finalist in each of four categories. New in 2025, each winner receives $15,000 and each finalist receives $5,000. The 2025 submission categories are: Jewish Literature and Linguistics Medieval and Early Modern Jewish History and Culture Modern Jewish History and Culture: Africa, Americas, Asia, and Oceania Philosophy and Jewish Thought https://associationforjewishstudies.org/professional-development/fellowships-and-awards/jordan-schnitzer-book-awards/submission-instructions (fb)