Christopher Newport University is dedicated to building a vibrant program in Jewish Studies. Dr. Vered Sakal, an internationally renowned scholar of Jewish Studies, is leading the effort as the Bertram and Gladys Aaron Endowed Professor of Jewish Studies. Sakal is passionate about teaching and bringing Jewish Studies to life in the classroom. Her interdisciplinary approach fosters students’ ability to connect to the material and makes her classes engaging and vibrant. Sakal grew up in Israel and is an ordained rabbi.

Christopher Newport is a public university that champions small class sizes, dynamic faculty, and a tight-knit community focused on ensuring students are prepared to lead lives of significance.