希伯来语和犹太研究专业由近东方语言与文化系提供，包括语言，文化，文学和语言学课程。希伯来语和犹太人研究专业提供两个课程，使学生可以根据个人兴趣将重点更多地放在希伯来语或犹太人研究上。学习希伯来语的学生已从基本的语言工作知识发展为口语和书面能力。一旦学生掌握了语言的独特写作系统，他们就会逐渐被引入语音和语法的基本模式。希伯来语文学的丰富知识首先是通过英语翻译研究的，随着学生学习该专业并发展其语言技能，他们会继续使用希伯来语进行阅读。犹太研究是对犹太人民的历史，语言，哲学和文学的探索。提供各种级别的希伯来语语
The Hebrew and Jewish Studies major is offered by the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and includes courses in language, culture, literature and linguistics. The Hebrew and Jewish studies major offers two tracks, allowing students to focus more on the Hebrew langauge or on Jewish studies, according to their individual interests. Students studying Hebrew progress from an elementary working knowledge of the language toward oral and written proficiency. Once students have mastered the unique writing system of the language, they are introduced gradually to basic patterns of speech and grammar. The rich body of Hebrew literature is first studied in English translation, as students progress in the major and develop their language skills, they continue their readings in Hebrew. Jewish studies is the exploration of the history, languages, philosophy and literature of the Jewish people. A variety of courses are offered at all levels in Hebrew language and literature, cognate Semitic languages, Yiddish language and literature, Jewish history, rabbinics, and Jewish philosophy, with occasional offerings in other fields such as English, sociology and social work.