The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute (HBI) develops fresh ways of thinking about Jews and gender worldwide by producing and promoting scholarly research, artistic projects and public engagement.
One of the world's only academic centers of its kind, HBI provides research resources and programs for scholars, students and the public. The Institute publishes books and a journal, convenes international conferences and local programming, and offers competitive grant and internship programs.
Visit our events page to see a full roster of our upcoming events and watch past events.
HBI offers outstanding scholars, writers and artists the opportunity to be in residence at HBI at different points during the year. Apply to the 2026-2027 Scholars in Residence Program by February 4, 2026.
HBI Upcoming Art Exhibition: Who Will Draw Our History? Women’s Graphic Narratives of the Holocaust, 1944-1949, Guest Curated by Rachel E. Perry, PhD,Opening International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2026.
Helmar Lerski, Lea Grundig Drawing Hands, c. 1944, © Galerie Berinson, Berlin
Upcoming Events
At the fall 2025 meeting of our Board of Advisors, HBI was delighted to welcome a new cohort who will bring a wide range of expertise to our work and to bid farewell to two longtime board members for their many contributions over the years.
“This marks an important transition point in the life of the HBI Board “ said Dr. Lisa Fishbayn Joffe, Shulamit Reinharz Director of the HBI. “Our board members provide invaluable advice on strategy, organization and governance, act as ambassadors for our work and provide financial support for our core programs. I’m grateful to our departing board members who have helped HBI grow and thrive and I am excited to work with the new cohort of members who are joining us this year.”
“I've always supported HBI because we all know history, but not herstory. We transmit the survival of Jewish women to each generation in the stories we tell. Through previously untold narratives, HBI elevates the experiences of Jewish women all over the world, allowing us to better understand one another.”
Debs Weinberg, HBI Board of Advisors Chair Emerita