The division of Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies offers beginners, intermediate and advanced Hebrew language classes along with other courses in Hebrew literature and culture.

Learning the language enables students to engage with the study of historical, literary and religious texts, as well as politics, folklore, anthropology, and other contemporary aspects of the culture such as film and media. The study of classical and modern Hebrew texts provides students with a more integrated view of the development of Hebrew and Jewish literature and culture. The program offers a variety of upper division courses in these areas, making it possible for students to create a concentration in HJCS.