This exhibit, featuring centuries-old books and manuscripts, explores Western interest in languages. At first, we try to situate the story of Babel in a non-Western context, highlighting non-European languages. The exhibit then traces the Renaissance study of languages through the lens of the Bible and its translations and of ancient material relics, such as obelisks,
Longterm loans of important and rarely seen ancient sculpture from the Brooklyn Museum and the Hispanic Society of America are on view at the Fordham Museum until 2026. The Museum is located in the atrium of the Walsh Library at Rose Hill
In 2011, Siona Benjamin, an intercultural artist born in India to a Bene Israel Jewish community, returned to her country of birth on a Fulbright India-US fellowship. During her stay, she traveled across the country, conducting research and interviewing Jews in India. "Henna, Love, and Light: Jewish Life and Art in Siona Benjamin's India" brings
Come On Down and celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans style with authentic food, music, king cakes from New Orleans, beads and decorations! Dates and Halal food will also be available to break fast.
The image of the lofty and impartial judge is rooted in biblical and ancient texts; God is often depicted as the ultimate judge on high that human judges must emulate. But in these same collections of texts, we find counternarratives that challenge this view of judges, acknowledging their limitations. They are humans with a place
Rose Hill Ash Wednesday Masses Wednesday, March 5 | 8:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7 p.m. | University Church Rose Hill Ash Distribution Service Wednesday, March 5 | 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. | McShane Ballroom Lincoln Center Ash Wednesday Prayer Service and Ash Distribution Wednesday, March 5 | 9:30 a.m. and 3
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with the Career Center and the Office of Human Resources Management, presents the eighth annual Women’s Luncheon, a time spent among women in different stages of life all sharing their experiences in their current journeys of growth. This year's theme is Bloom Beyond Boundaries: Celebrating the Inner Light
Hebrew manuscript fragments have recently been discovered in NYPL collection book bindings. These will be presented, identified and discussed in comparison with book bindings and Hebrew fragments from around the world. Two distinct regions with different book production and binding methods will be analyzed: Sefarad (Spain) and the Mediterranean zone, culturally linked to the Islamic
Join Campus Ministry, the Center for Religion and Culture, the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, and the Jesuit community at Fordham Rose Hill for a film screening of the movie Cabrini. The film depicts the life of a Catholic missionary sister from Italy named Francesca Cabrini, who encounters resistance to her charity efforts in
To the extent that Middle Eastern Christians register in Euro-American political imaginaries, they are usually invoked to justify Western military intervention into countries like Iraq or Syria, or as an exemption to anti-Islamic immigration policies because of an assumption that their Christianity makes them easily assimilable in the so-called “Judeo-Christian” West. Using the tools of
Spend the day grounded in an intentional community as we affirm, empower, and rejoice in women's voices within the Church. This year's keynote speaker is Natalia Imperatori-Lee. Maureen O'Connell will be our preacher. Our panelists and speakers include Jeannine Hill Fletcher, Rita Houlihan, Becky McIntyre, Joan Cavanagh, and more. This event is inspired by the
Immerse yourself in a captivating musical journey led by Sameer Gupta, an Oakland-based percussionist renowned for blending the free improvisations of jazz with the rich traditions of North Indian classical music. Experience the power of rhythm as he brings a unique fusion of cultures to life through his performance. Don’t miss this chance to engage
The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to invite you to a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the Fordham community! You and your guests are invited to start the day with an exclusive brunch with President Tania Tetlow at the historic Harvard Club of New York City. Afterward, we’ll participate in the Annual New
This talk examines the various depictions of Jerusalem through different poetic traditions and historical periods, exploring how poets from diverse backgrounds have captured the city’s spiritual significance and political symbolism. Focusing primarily on Mahmoud Darwish’s “In Jerusalem” (2005) and Yehuda Amichai’s “Jerusalem,” (1992), the talk examines how each poet, from different cultural and historical contexts,
Get ready for an electrifying performance by Batalá, a premier all-womxn, Black-led percussion ensemble that brings Afro-Brazilian rhythms to life! This dynamic group activates partnerships, builds community, and fosters cultural awareness through high-energy drumming and dance. Feel the power of the beat and the spirit of movement in this vibrant showcase! Come experience the energy
Join us for an extraordinary discussion on the life, faith, and ultimate sacrifice of Alexei Navalny, the fearless Russian opposition leader who died in prison in February 2024 under circumstances widely believed to involve the Russian regime. Seen as a personal enemy of Vladimir Putin, Navalny's unshakable commitment to justice and democracy came at the
Novelist Rachel Kadish, current Fordham-NYPL Research Fellow in Jewish Studies, will discuss the power and challenges of historical fiction and the process through which she approaches history in her own work. Rachel Kadish’s most recent novel, The Weight of Ink, was a National Jewish Book Award recipient and a USA Today bestseller. Her work has
The Alumni Chapter of Washington, D.C., invites you to a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive). Set in Washington Heights on the brink of gentrification, and with a life-changing winning lottery ticket somewhere in their midst, the vibrant inhabitants of the neighborhoods
Considered the most influential feature-length anime film ever made, Akira has had an extraordinary impact on popular culture and effectively advanced anime and Japanese popular culture worldwide. The film unflinchingly takes on challenging topics pertaining to political corruption, social unrest, the dangers of unchecked power, and the misuse of technology, as well as themes of