Near Eastern Studies - Cornell University

Near Eastern Studies - Cornell University Study the languages, cultures, and history of regions from ancient Sumer to the modern Middle East.

The Department of Near Eastern Studies serves as the central hub at Cornell University for teaching and research on the Near East/Middle East; offers undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to study the languages, literatures, cultures, religions, and the full sweep of Near Eastern history from ancient Sumer to the modern Middle East; and to educate students and the wider academic community in cross-cultural, trans-historical, and inter-religious understanding.

06/04/2026
The Department of Near Eastern Studies joins the Jewish Studies Program in mourning the loss of Dr. Bernard Schapiro ’55...
05/26/2026

The Department of Near Eastern Studies joins the Jewish Studies Program in mourning the loss of Dr. Bernard Schapiro ’55.

View Bernard Schapiro's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

04/21/2026

שלום (shalom)

That's "hello," "peace," and sometimes even "goodbye" in Modern Hebrew, our Featured Language of the Week!
Hebrew is a unique language that bridges thousands of years of history with vibrant modern culture, literature, and everyday conversation. 📚
From the language of the Hebrew Bible to a fully spoken contemporary language, Hebrew tells a remarkable story of continuity and revival.

Did you know? Modern Hebrew was standardized during a major revival movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making it one of the only languages in history to be successfully revived as a spoken national language.

Visit https://jewishstudies.cornell.edu/languages -hebrew to learn more about Modern Hebrew at Cornell.



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