English Department

The English Department at the Hebrew University stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. We condemn the recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, and all acts of violence against the Black community from micro-aggressions to physical violence and systemic, structural racism. Read more about A statement in response to current events in American public life

Welcome to the new website of the English Department at the Hebrew University. If you are interested in studying literature in English, this is the place for you. I hope by this brief introductory letter to give you a sense of what the department has to offer... Read more about Message from the Chair

Every year, the English Department offers its BA, MA and Doctoral students a variety of bursaries and prizes, in addition to scholarships for fully funded study trips abroad (England, Ireland, California). Below is a select list of prizes offered in recent years. Read more about Scholarships and Prizes

... is a creative writing group in which members can respond to bi-monthly writing prompts and give/receive feedback. It is affiliated with the English Department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more about Write Club

The English Department at the Hebrew University offers a prestigious program for the study of literature in English. Our focus is on the British and American traditions supplemented by insights into South African, Canadian and Irish literatures. We pride ourselves on the high level of our Seminars and on the international reputation of our researchers. Read more about Programmes