Friends of Penn State Jewish Studies


The Jewish Studies Program benefits enormously from the generous contributions of many friends.   Because of these resources, students receive scholarships, internships and travel grants, the library acquires the newest literature in all areas of Jewish study, faculty research and publication programs are facilitated, exhibitions are mounted, and speaker programs organized. The listing below presents in chronological order of their establishment the Penn State funds and endowments that create the foundation on which the Jewish Studies Program is built. 

JEWISH STUDIES ENDOWMENTS

NAME

PURPOSE

YEAR STARTED

Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies

To enhance the University’s commitment to the Commonwealth by providing a distinguished faculty member in the College of the Liberal Arts the opportunity to continue and further scholarly excellence through contributions to instruction, research and public service

1989 Revised: 2000

The Barness Family Endowment in Jewish Studies in honor of Joseph V. Paterno

To purchase books, journals and other materials to enrich the research and instructional opportunities in Jewish Studies

1989

Robert and Judith Auritt Klein Endowment in Jewish Studies

To purchase books, journals and other materials to enrich the research and instructional opportunities in Jewish Studies

1989

Walter Leventhal Freshman Seminar in Jewish Studies

To support freshman seminars in the Jewish Studies Program

1994 Revised: 1995, 1999

Tanker Family Charitable Foundation

In support of opportunities and resources that will promote, cultivate and nurture knowledge and learning in the area of interfaith relations

2001

Gene & Roz Chaiken Endowment for the Study of the Holocaust

To develop courses and programs related to the study of the Holocaust

2002

Walter Leventhal first year seminar on Judaism in the Modern World

Faculty salary support, speaker expenses and class travel expenses

2003

Daniel and Beatrice S. Walden Jewish Studies Program Fund

To enrich the College of the Liberal Arts by providing monies for the Jewish Studies Program

2005

Lea P. and Malvin E. Bank Early Career Professorships in the College of the Liberal Arts

To support outstanding faculty members in Jewish Studies and provide funds as well as encouragement for faculty members starting an academic career. In addition to recognize career achievements by outstanding young professors

2005

PHI Sigma Delta Educational Foundation, Sigma Chapter-Walter and Annette Kleeblatt Scholarship Fund

To provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the College of the Liberal Arts

2005

Lori Elizabeth Master Director’s Fund in the Jewish Studies Program

To enrich program enhancements and student enrichment in the Jewish Studies Program. May include student internships

2006

Doris and Walter Goldstein Program Fund in Jewish Studies

To support chair in Jewish Studies and Jewish Studies Program

2006