Hayyim H. Kieval Institute for Jewish-Christian StudiesThe Kieval Institute’s programs bring the Franciscan vision of the college to life. The Institute creates a learning atmosphere in which the wealth of human diversity can be celebrated on campus. The Institute provides programming that improves the academic environment for Jewish faculty and students by making research funds available, improving the library's holdings and by bringing major scholars to the campus. In conjunction with Sodexho food service and the Vaad HaKashruth of the Jewish Community Federation, the Institute provides kosher food during its events. These programs have created an opportunity for Jews and Christians to meet together to discuss areas of mutual concern, to express their diversity and rejoice in their commonalities. |
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Peter Zaas, Ph.D., was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and educated at the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies, Oberlin College, The University of Chicago, and Duke University. At the University of Chicago he earned a M.A. and Ph.D.in the Department of New Testament and Early Christian Literature, writing his doctoral dissertation on the communication of moral language in the letters of Paul. After teaching for three years at Hamilton College, he joined the Religious Studies faculty at Siena in 1982. He has traveled the world with Siena College students bringing his classroom teachings to life.