Dr. Ruben P. Robinson Judaic Studies Scholarship for the 2021-2022

Jennifer Ware is the recipient of the Dr. Ruben P. Robinson Judaic Studies Scholarship for the 2021-2022 year.  She is a non-traditional student double majoring in Judaic and Religious studies. 

“Judaic studies was not originally one of my majors but after taking Dr. Helene Sinnreich’s Voices of the Holocaust class, I continued adding Judaic studies classes,” Jennifer said. “I soon had enough to fulfill the requirements for a minor, but Dr. Sinnreich encouraged me to take Modern Hebrew and now it has been added as a major.” 

In addition to being a scholarship recipient, Jennifer has served as Professor Sinnreich’s undergraduate research assistant. She spent the summer researching the Holocaust by reading through dozens of diaries and memoirs. 

“Although it is a daunting task at times, I have learned so much and I value every minute spent reading the stories of those who went through the most horrific of events,” Jennifer said. “Judaic studies and the Holocaust are not what I thought would be my focus, however, I am so happy that I landed on this path. I look forward to more research as I continue on my academic journey.”