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In 1669, the colonial government of Carolina, which encompassed most of what is now Georgia and North and South Carolina, adopted the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina. This document specifically promised religious freedom for Jews, heathens, and other dissenters from the Anglican church. At a time when much of Europe was still embroiled in religious wars, this was historic and even radical.

Sheera Talpaz , an assistant professor of comparative literature and Jewish studies at Oberlin, will spend the 2023-24 academic year in Israel and Palestine as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar . Her research...

A series of events will commemorate an important milestone in Jewish life and scholarship at Oberlin.

Rabin is conducting research that will lead to a book on the history of Jews in the U.S. South.

Members of the Oberlin community gathered in early September for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new home for Chabad at Oberlin.

Gamoran says he is excited to contribute to Jewish life in Germany.

Talia Greenberg ’15 says she could teach students ranging from grades 1 through 6 during her 10 months in Yilan County.