James Striar School of General Jewish Studies James Striar School of General Jewish Studies James Striar School of General Jewish Studies provides a comprehensive program in Hebrew language, literature, culture and history, in Bible and Talmud, and in the history and philosophy of Judaism for men attending Yeshiva College or Sy Syms School of Business who enter with diverse backgrounds and degrees of knowledge in Jewish studies.
Students progress from basic to more advanced materials in systematic stages.
The School was established in 1956 as the Jewish Studies Program and renamed in 1965 to honor the benefaction of the Striar family in memory of their father, James Striar. The quality of the School's courses attracts many young men seeking self-improvement and enriched background in Hebraic studies. The program provides a good preparation for students wishing subsequently to pursue professional and scholarly careers in fields requiring a thorough liberal arts background with special emphasis on Hebrew and Jewish studies. Students who complete the requirements listed below receive the Associate in Arts degree with a major in Hebrew language, literature, and culture. The School's location at the Main Campus affords stimulating association with several of the University's other undergraduate schools, as well as graduate schools and affiliates, and provides easy accessibility to the major resources of the institution.