About the Center
The Center for Jewish Law & Judaic Studies (JLJS) offers students, faculty and community members the opportunity to explore Jewish legal and ethical thought through a multidisciplinary lens. Grounded in DePaul’s commitment to inclusion, service and academic excellence, JLJS fosters conversations at the intersection of tradition and contemporary legal practice. Directed by Professor Steven Resnicoff—who holds advanced Orthodox rabbinic ordination from the late Rabbi Moshe Feinstein—the Center provides a platform for lectures, public events and continuing legal education (CLE) programming that connect Jewish law to today’s legal and societal issues.
JLJS carries out its mission through the following core commitments:
- Educating diverse audiences on the ongoing relevance of Jewish law and ethics
- Providing CLE programs on legal issues intersecting with Jewish tradition
- Advancing rigorous scholarship in Jewish law and related disciplines
DePaul University and its College of Law have long supported Jewish students and fostered inclusive learning environments for all. Building on this tradition, JLJS provides students with access to leading scholars, meaningful mentorship and opportunities to engage with Jewish law in ways that bridge academic learning and real-world impact.
Support Us
Please consider contributing to support our programming and scholarship:
Events
Upcoming Events
Details for upcoming events will be posted here, so check back often! Past events can be viewed
here.
Publications & Resources
Publications
JLJS E-News is distributed bimonthly and includes upcoming programming, news summaries, op-eds and videos on key topics. To join the mailing list, please email your contact information to jljs@depaul.edu.
Past editions can be viewed here.
Resources
A curated resource list that supports Jewish law research for students, scholars and practitioners can be accessed
here. These links offer valuable tools for exploring legal, ethical and historical dimensions of Jewish law, but please note that each site is independently maintained. DePaul University and the College of Law are not responsible for any external content or terms of use.
Faculty Director & Advisory Boards
Faculty Director
Steven H. Resnicoff
Rabbinic & Professional Advisory Board
Academic Advisory Board